Trent Alexander-Arnold handed Liverpool return boost after Real Madrid struggles

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Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to take the pitch for Real Madrid against Valencia this weekend - bolstering his chances of making a return to Liverpool next month in the Champions League. Surpassing expectations, Alexander-Arnold was named in Xabi Alonso's Madrid squad for the team's victory over Barcelona, although he wasn't called into action.

Alexander-Arnold had secured his spot in the Madrid starting XI before Los Blancos manager Alonso decided to utilize club captain Carvajal upon his return from a severe knee injury. A potentially frosty reception awaits Alexander-Arnold at his old home ground on November 4.

But Madrid felt like the right step, at the right time," Alexander-Arnold confessed to GQ Espana when questioned about his departure from Liverpool. "But more than that, what attracted me was my ambition and the desire to test myself in new surroundings."Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.