However, it's possible that Tuchel may not have had a clear view of Alexander-Arnold's performance, as the right-back has been playing for Real Madrid, a team that has had a relatively average season.

When given opportunities to shine, Alexander-Arnold didn't quite capitalize, which may have influenced Tuchel's decision.

Despite this, Alexander-Arnold did show improvement in certain areas during the 2025/26 season, including his crossing and defensive attributes.

For example, he averaged 1.38 successful crosses per game for Real Madrid, a significant increase from his 1.27 per game average at Liverpool in 2024/25.