Alexander-Arnold set for early Anfield return
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Liverpool face an early Champions League reunion with Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Alexander-Arnold will return to Anfield just four months after departing on a free transfer for Real Madrid after they were drawn against Arne Slot’s side.
The Spanish giants travel to Merseyside for a second season running in the opening round of Europe’s elite club competition on the week commencing September 16.
Another ex-Reds connection sees former favourite Xabi Alonso stepping into the opposition dugout, having previously taken charge there with Bayer Leverkusen.
Thursday’s draw also handed the Premier League champions home ties against against Los Blancos’ local rivals Atletico Madrid, PSV Eindhoven and Qarabag
Hugo Ekitike is set to be reacquainted with recent employers Eintracht Frankfurt as they host Liverpool, who also travel to Inter Milan, Marseille and Galatasaray.
Slot’s side will be aiming to top the group, as they did in last season’s league phase, disposing of Madrid, Leverkusen and AC Milan among others.
Fixed dates and kick-off times will be confirmed no later than Saturday, August 30.