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Trent Alexander Arnold could return to haunt his former club Liverpool when they play Real Madrid in the Champions League
Real Madrid already rocked by Dani Carvajal’s knee-surgery news will now turn the spotlight to Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is set to return just in time for a dramatic reunion with Liverpool at Anfield.
And for the Reds, who are struggling for form and still dealing with the fallout of watching their hometown star walk away for free, the timing could not be worse.
Trent returns as Alonso turns the page
Trent has endured his own lay-off, sitting out six weeks with a hamstring setback, only making the bench for El Clásico.
But with Carvajal now sidelined again, Xabi Alonso is ready to hand the England international his first start since he limped off five minutes into the Champions League clash against Marseille in mid-September.
Fede Valverde has held down the right-back role admirably, yet Diario AS reports the plan is for Trent starts against Valencia this weekend as Madrid attempt to rebuild their defensive rhythm.
His sharpness will be tested immediately, and if he passes that exam, his path to Anfield is wide open as the club’s new first-choice right-back for the weeks ahead.
But even with a positive showing, Alonso may think twice about throwing him straight into the fire on Merseyside, knowing the emotional and competitive chaos that awaits.
Anfield braced for a heated reunion
Liverpool have not looked like themselves recently, and the atmosphere around Trent’s exit when he refused a fresh contract at Anfield to join Madrid on a cut-price free ha not softened.
The reception will be fierce, and Trent’s former side will be desperate to use the moment to spring back to life after six defeats in their last seven games.
With their Champions League hopes still very much alive amidst dropped points in the League and a painful exit in the EFL Cup, Liverpool will have no sympathy for Trent and will view any struggles by the Englishman as cause for celebration.