Trent Alexander-Arnold says three Liverpool players messaged him when they drew Real Madrid

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Trent Alexander-Arnold’s homecoming is now right around the corner.One of the biggest talking points over the summer was about Alexander-Arnold departing on a free transfer, with many Reds fans still not over it.It is understandable as to why, but they will have a chance to go one over on him should Liverpool beat Real Madrid on Tuesday night.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. The Spanish giants travel to Anfield in one of the most highly-anticipated games of the season, with this all because of the right-back playing against his former side for the very first time.The atmosphere will be very hostile and ‘Trent’ will know what to expect, although things on the pitch might be a little calmer given that many of his ex-teammates have messaged him about the game since it was confirmed.Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty ImagesTrent Alexander-Arnold has been messaging Liverpool players about the gameThe Champions League draw was made all the way back in August, and since then, Liverpool fans have been counting down the days for this clash.Both sets of players will have been too, with this a huge night for Alexander-Arnold given the pressure he will be under.Things still remain friendly with his former teammates, though, with the scouser revealing that three Liverpool players messaged him as soon as the draw was made all those months ago.“Yeah, after the draw! [they were messaging me]” he said in an interview with Amazon Prime Video.“There was a lot of them, Robbo, Mo, Ibou.

We were just laughing.“Everyone knew it was gonna happen but I have to put my emotions to the side and play the best game I can.”READ MORE: Liverpool warned their pursuit of Dayot Upamecano could impact their chances of signing Marc Guehi Although things are friendly away from the field, it might be an entirely different story on it, with the occasion and emotions perhaps getting the better of a few on the night.Liverpool really need to beat Real MadridOf course, Liverpool want to win every game, but winning this one would feel a lot bigger given everything at stake.Not only would they like to get one over on their former teammate, but beating Madrid will do a lot for their confidence given their run of form.Beating Aston Villa will hopefully give them the confidence they need to do so, with this a game that could significantly boost their chances of qualifying past the group stage in the long run.It is certainly a game that proves why the new Champions League format might be better than the old, with there being so much at stake and, therefore, making it a game for the ages.