Liverpool fans believe Curtis Jones has taken a clear swipe at Trent Alexander-Arnold following his transfer to Real Madrid.

Liverpool fans are speculating that Curtis Jones may have taken a subtle swipe at former teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold following his transfer to Real Madrid.

Alexander-Arnold, who spent two decades at Liverpool, made a high-profile move to the Spanish giants in June, a decision that sparked backlash among supporters. Although Liverpool secured £10 million from the transfer, the defender was originally expected to leave on a free at the end of his contract, which only intensified fans’ frustrations.

Throughout the uncertainty surrounding Alexander-Arnold’s future, most of the Liverpool squad stayed silent, with only a few offering parting words after his exit was confirmed. But now, fans believe Jones has broken that silence with a veiled remark. As Alexander-Arnold departs, Jones steps into the role of Liverpool’s prominent local figure, and in a recent GQ interview, he appeared to highlight his pride in maintaining his Scouse identity.

“I’m just trying to be a humble kid, living the dream,” Jones said. “Scousers always put on the best front — it’s part of who we are, and it’s helped me a lot.

“I stick to my Scouse ways — how I carry myself, what I represent. I may be in the spotlight, but I stay grounded. I don’t forget my roots.”

Fans quickly took to social media, suggesting that Jones’ comments were directed at Alexander-Arnold — particularly the opening line, which echoes a phrase found on a mural of the former Liverpool defender.

One user on X commented, “Hmmm, could that be aimed at someone?”
Another said, “He hates Trent, doesn’t he?”
A third added, “The TRUE Scouser in our team!”

Jones had his most active season with Liverpool this year, featuring in 46 matches — 27 of them as a starter.