Trent Alexander-Arnold Liverpool reunion in doubt as Real Madrid address injury

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Search Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to undergo a scan on his latest injury setback, with Real Madrid fearing the worst ahead of his reunion with Liverpool.

Trent Alexander-Arnold went off injured against Marseille (Image: Getty Images)

Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to have a scan on his latest injury blow with Xabi Alonso hopeful that it might not be as serious as initially thought.

The former Liverpool defender was substituted after just five minutes of his Champions League debut for new club Real Madrid.

Liverpool are due to welcome Real to Anfield in the fourth round of league phase matches, set for Tuesday, November 4.

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This fresh injury concern therefore casts doubt over the 26 year old's homecoming to his childhood club.

Real Madrid could be facing a daunting prospect if they are to be without Alexander-Arnold until after the Liverpool game.

This is due to Dani Carvajal receiving a straight red card in the match against Marseille, where he came on as a substitute for Alexander-Arnold.

The 33-year-old was sent off following a VAR review in the 69th minute for head-butting Marseille's goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli during a confrontation.

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