Real Madrid drop major Trent Alexander-Arnold clue ahead of Liverpool reunion

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Real Madrid have made a decision over Trent Alexander-Arnold ahead of their La Liga clash against Valencia with Dani Carvajal ruled out through a knee injuryTrent Alexander-Arnold is in line to play for Real Madrid against Valencia this weekend, in a boost to his chances of facing Liverpool in the Champions League. But with his recovery from a hamstring injury progressing well, targeting a return at Anfield next week was on the agenda.Alexander-Arnold has even moved ahead of that schedule and was included in Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid squad for their win over Barcelona.

But reports in Spain claim there is 'no doubt' he will be selected against Valencia.Alexander-Arnold earned his place in the Real Madrid starting XI before Los Blancos boss Alonso opted to make use of club captain Carvajal when he returned from a serious knee injury. That saw him miss the remainder of the season, and Alexander-Arnold signed in time for the Club World Cup.The summer signing is likely to have two months to nail down his position under Alonso, with a tough return to Liverpool offering an early test.

Alexander-Arnold could find a tough reception at his former stomping ground on November 4.The defender suffered boos from his own fans after announcing his plans to depart before the end of the season. But Madrid felt like the right step, at the right time," Alexander-Arnold told GQ Espana when asked about his Liverpool exit."It was ambition and a personal desire for change.