Supporters are interpreting Jones’ recent remarks as a possible dig at his former teammate, who completed a much-talked-about transfer to the Spanish club in June. Alexander-Arnold, a Liverpool player for nearly 20 years, left for a reported £10 million fee—despite initially being expected to depart on a free transfer when his contract expired. The move upset many fans.
During the uncertainty surrounding Alexander-Arnold’s future, most of the Liverpool squad remained publicly silent, with few reacting to his departure. But Jones appears to have broken that silence. Now stepping into the role as Liverpool’s leading local figure, he spoke about his connection to his roots in a recent GQ interview—remarks some see as a pointed reference.
“I’m just trying to be a humble kid, living the dream,” said Jones. “Scousers always show their best face — it’s in our nature and it’s helped me a lot.
“I stick to my Scouse ways — how I carry myself and what I stand for. Even in the spotlight, I stay grounded. I never forget where I come from.”
These comments quickly caught the attention of fans online, who believe Jones may have been referring to Alexander-Arnold—especially since his opening line mirrors a phrase featured on a mural of the former Liverpool star.
Reactions on social media ranged from subtle suspicion to blunt interpretation:
- “Hmmm, could that be aimed at someone?”
- “He hates Trent, doesn’t he?”
- “The TRUE Scouser in our team!”
Jones just wrapped up his busiest season yet with Liverpool, playing in 46 matches and starting 27 of them
