Trent Alexander-Arnold suffers further Real Madrid blow after Liverpool exit

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Trent Alexander Arnold left Liverpool in the summer to join Real Madrid and reunite with his England teammate Jude Bellingham in the processThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreFormer Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold and his teammate Jude Bellingham have been snubbed from the 2026 Real Madrid calendar.

Bellingham is thought to have played a key role in persuading Alexander-Arnold to make the move to the Bernabeu, a decision that sparked tension between the latter and Liverpool supporters when he opted not to renew his contract at the end of last season.Although initially set to join Real Madrid on a free transfer in June, Los Blancos shelled out £8.4m to release the full-back from his contract early, enabling him to participate in the Club World Cup. However, since his transfer to Spain, Alexander-Arnold has found it challenging to settle into his new team as swiftly as Bellingham did.Following a few underwhelming performances, the ex-Liverpool player sustained a hamstring injury just five minutes into the Champions League match against Marseille, which has since kept him off the pitch and in the treatment room.

Alexander-Arnold is also missing, albeit his omission could be attributed to the timing of his transfer from Liverpool.However, Dean Huijsen, who joined on the same day as Alexander-Arnold, does make an appearance in the calendar. For Bellingham and Alexander-Arnold, this omission is a worrying slight at a time when both players are trying to establish themselves this season.For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc.