Neil Lennon’s Celtic side are currently 13 points clear of Glasgow Rangers in the Scottish Premiership standings.
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has said that he grew up supporting Celtic, but now likes Rangers a lot more because of Steven Gerrard.
Speaking to GQ Magazine, Alexander-Arnold revealed that he was a big Celtic supporter as a boy.
However, the Liverpool right-back now prefers Rangers, as Gerrard is in charge at Ibrox.
“Growing up I was Celtic, but now, because of the connection [Steven Gerrard managing Rangers], I’m probably neutral up there now,” he said.
Switching allegiances is unlikely to endear Alexander-Arnold to Celtic fans too much.
However, there may now be question over whether Celtic or Rangers could tempt Alexander-Arnold north of the border towards the latter stages of his career.
Alexander-Arnold is currently vital to Liverpool’s plans and is regarded as one of the very best right-backs in world football.
The England international has chipped in with two goals and 12 assists in the Premier League so far this season.
In Scotland, meanwhile, Alexander-Arnold’s boyhood club, Celtic, are currently 13 points clear of Rangers in the Scottish Premiership standings.
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