“Calm down” – Wayne Rooney takes aim at Trent Alexander-Arnold’s brother | OneFootball

Rooney and Carragher Weigh In On Trent Alexander Arnold Storm

Liverpool conversations have rarely strayed far from Trent Alexander Arnold in recent years and this latest twist in the saga adds another layer. Two high profile voices, Wayne Rooney and Carragher, have offered blunt assessments of the noise surrounding the defender’s family, particularly younger brother Marcell, whose online behaviour has become a recurring talking point.

Spotlight On Marcell Alexander Arnold’s Online Antics

During a new episode of The Overlap, the pair were asked about Marcell’s Twitch streams, which have regularly gone viral during Liverpool matches. The content has ranged from excitable reactions to pointed remarks about Liverpool and Real Madrid being “his teams”, leaving many supporters confused by the tone and timing.

Rooney did not hesitate when addressing the issue. “I think he just needs to speak to his brother as well,” he said. “Tell his brother to calm down. Because that’s not helping.”Carragher jumped in with a teasing, “Which one?”, prompting Rooney to laugh and reply, “I don’t know which one. But things like that, the fans see that and that doesn’t help as well.”

For a fanbase already wrestling with Trent Alexander Arnold’s decision to join Real Madrid, the family circus has only intensified frustration. Marcell’s previous social media hints, including cryptic Drake lyrics suggesting Liverpool might “retire your jersey”, added fuel to the speculation around Trent’s future before the transfer was even confirmed.

Carragher’s Worries About Trent’s Circle

Carragher’s comments were clearly aimed at another family member, Tyler Alexander Arnold, who represents Trent through the PLG agency. The former Liverpool defender appeared to question the dynamics inside Trent’s inner circle. Online chatter around the agency, from rumours over ticket distribution to claims about representation practices, remains unverified, but the repeated discussion has affected how some supporters view those around the England star.

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This links to Carragher’s recent remarks on CBS Sports when he attempted to explain why the right back was booed on his Anfield return. He argued that supporters felt the player had “hoodwinked” them by speaking frequently about lifelong commitment before agreeing to a move abroad.

Healing Needed After A Difficult Break

The irritation among supporters goes beyond the move itself. Fans have been left uneasy by the tone of the public messaging since the transfer, a contrast to the quieter departures of other modern greats. In this context Rooney’s advice feels straightforward. The former Manchester United forward suggested that Trent Alexander Arnold might find an easier path forward if those closest to him stepped away from the spotlight and let emotions settle naturally.

“I think he just needs to speak to his brother as well,” Rooney said. “Tell his brother to calm down. Because that’s not helping.” With tensions still raw, silence may be the most effective first step in rebuilding goodwill.