'Let's see' - Virgil van Dijk teases hostile welcome for Trent Alexander-Arnold

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Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk has stated that the Reds will aim to "make it very difficult" for Trent Alexander-Arnold upon his return to Anfield. He’s a very gifted player, and he was important for us over all those years.

Alexander-Arnold will return to Anfield this week (Image: Getty Images) "We have been very successful, but now he's an opponent on Tuesday. If he plays, then we have to make it very difficult for him to do what he's good at." Although Alexander-Arnold has maintained contact with several of his old colleagues, Van Dijk hasn't been one of them.

Obviously, I live my life and he lives his life in Madrid." When questioned about whether he wants a hostile atmosphere for Alexander-Arnold on Tuesday, Van Dijk responded: "I'm not going to comment on that. I think he's been outstanding in his time in Liverpool and that's the only thing I can say." When pressed further about the potential hostility, he simply stated: "Let's see." Following their clash with Real Madrid, Liverpool are set to face Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday.