Liverpool FC: Trent Alexander-Arnold Mural Targeted by Vandals

Trent Alexander-Arnold mural vandalized ahead of Liverpool return

Trent Alexander-Arnold's mural has been defaced with messages calling him a 'rat' ahead of his Champions League match against Liverpool. Read more.

vandalism of Trent Alexander-Arnold's mural near Anfield suggests he may face a hostile reception when Real Madrid takes on Liverpool this evening...

A mural of Trent Alexander-Arnold near Anfield has been vandalized ahead of his return to Liverpool with Real Madrid in the Champions League. The defacement of the mural adds to the tension surrounding Alexander-Arnold's first match against his boyhood club since leaving on a free transfer.

Alexander-Arnold responded to the vandalism, calling the person who defaced the mural a “rat.” The incident highlights the strong emotions surrounding his return to Liverpool, with hostility already simmering among fans.

A mural honoring Loris Karius' role in Liverpool's 2019 Champions League win was vandalized with white paint early Tuesday. The artwork, located near the stadium, was defaced with messages reading “Rat not welcome” and “Adios el rata” (Goodbye, rat).

Trent Alexander Arnold's mural this morning.... pic.twitter.com/VnBWxqPbyP

— Anything Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) November 4, 2025

By midday, workers had begun removing the paint from the mural, restoring the area to its original state. The vandalism has sparked reactions from fans and the community, with many calling for respect for the player's legacy.

The vandalism of Trent Alexander-Arnold's mural near Anfield suggests he may face a hostile reception when Real Madrid takes on Liverpool this evening. The 27-year-old's decision to leave the club on a free transfer has angered supporters, who booed him in his first match since announcing his departure in May.

The mural, which features a quote from Alexander-Arnold after Liverpool's 2019 Champions League win, was defaced with white paint and messages reading “Rat not welcome” and “Adios el rata.” The quote reads: “I'm just a normal lad from Liverpool whose dream has just come true.” The mural was commissioned by The Anfield Rap podcast and also supports the food poverty charity Fans Supporting Foodbanks. Workers had begun removing the vandalism by midday.