Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold decision speaks volumes after Liverpool response

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballTrent Alexander-ArnoldReal Madrid have returned to La Liga action this weekend after losing to Liverpool in the Champions League with a clear Trent Alexander-Arnold decision madeFormer Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has suffered another blow after losing on his return to Anfield with Real Madrid earlier this week. Given the manner of his departure, it was perhaps no surprise he was booed heavily upon coming on with his misplaced passes being cheered as well.Prior to his brief cameo, Alexander-Arnold had not played in over a month having been an unused substitute in Real's last two La Liga matches.

He had also only started two games in the league since his summer switch.READ MORE: Liverpool's true feelings on Florian Wirtz emerge after damning Arsene Wenger claimREAD MORE: Roy Keane takes aim at Liverpool fans with 'class' jibe after Trent Alexander-Arnold jeersHaving trained for a number of weeks, Xabi Alonso was specifically asked if the full-back was able to feature from the start for the first time since late August with his response to that question a telling one."Yes, [Trent] is ready, he's been training for a few weeks," Alonso said in a press conference on Saturday. It's an option we have."Alonso referencing Valverde in his answer certainly seemed to suggest he would remain in the role and that was exactly how things played out.

The Spanish giants also had a 100 per cent winning record in the Champions League before rocking into Merseyside.Liverpool dominated that clash and if anything, Alexander-Arnold's introduction in the 83rd minute actually hindered Real.That was because the home supporters seemed to galvanise their team to get over the line and see out the victory with a second successive clean sheet also secured after Arne Slot's side beat Aston Villa the previous weekend.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.