Real Madrid make Trent Alexander-Arnold decision ahead of Liverpool as official statement released

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Xabi Alonso has named a 22-man squad for Real Madrid's trip to Liverpool but four of his players have been ruled out because of injuryTrent Alexander-Arnold has been included in the Real Madrid squad for their Champions League trip to Liverpool. However, Xabi Alonso will be without four senior stars against the Reds as one of his summer signings joined the La Liga giants’ injury list.The England international called time on his time with his boyhood club in the summer after deciding to leave the Reds at the end of his contract.Liverpool ultimately still banked a £10m fee for the out-of-contract star after Real Madrid paid for him to be released from the final month of his contract in order to play in the FIFA Club World Cup.READ MORE: Liverpool get injury boost for Real Madrid as Alexander Isak update emergesAlexander-Arnold has made 10 appearances for the La Liga giants to date, but has not featured since injuring his hamstring against Marseille in mid-September.The defender returned to training last month though, and was an unused substitute for Madrid’s last two games against Barcelona and Valencia.And while it remains to be seen if Alonso will select Alexander-Arnold against his former club, the 27-year-old has at least been included in Madrid’s 22-man travelling squad.While the full-back is available, Real Madrid remain without the services of captain Dani Carvajal.

Federico Valverde has been utilised at right-back in the absence of both the Spaniard and Alexander-Arnold.Summer signing Franco Mastantuono started on the right for Madrid’s victory over Valencia on Saturday, but the Spanish giants have confirmed he will miss the trip to Liverpool because of injury.A club statement confirming his absence read: "Following tests carried out today on Franco Mastantuono by Real Madrid's medical department, the player has been diagnosed with pubalgia. His recovery will be monitored."Real Madrid also remain without Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba, who have long-term hamstring and calf injuries respectively.The Spanish giants also offered updates on the injured quartet following Real Madrid's open training session at their own training ground on Monday.A statement on the club's website read: "The team completed their final training session at Real Madrid City before facing Liverpool…"The players began with a group warm-up in the gym and on the pitch.

Later, they were divided into pressing circles and carried out tactical work."After a demanding small-sided game, the training session ended with shots on goal. Rudiger, Alaba and Carvajal continued with their recovery programmes, while Mastantuono worked out inside the facilities."Travelling to Merseyside following an open training session, Real Madrid then confirmed their 22-man squad - which included Alexander-Arnold along with the likes of star players Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr.Real Madrid squad to face LiverpoolGoalkeepers: Courtois, Lunin and Fran Gonzalez.Defenders: Militao, Trent, Asencio, A.