Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool exit takes new twist as Real Madrid's worst fears confirmed
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Liverpool Echo IconSportFootballTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool to join Real Madrid last summer but has struggled since his move to the Spanish capital.Trent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid venture has taken yet another twist after injuries to two key players ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester City. The England international has endured his own injury problems and struggled for form since leaving Anfield for the Bernabeu last summer.He's made just 17 appearances in all competitions his move from Liverpool, recently returning to action in February after a muscle tear kept him out over the festive period.
Los Blancos have won two games and suffered back-to-back defeats in Alexander-Arnold's four games since returning to full fitness.His quest for silverware this season looks set for disappointment with Madrid second in La Liga, four points behind Barcelona, who beat them in the Supercopa de Espana final, while they were knocked out of the Copa del Ray by Albacete.READ MORE: Sporting director speaks out after unexpected Liverpool transfer deal agreedREAD MORE: Liverpool fans' conduct after Diogo Jota's death makes me emotional - it was unbelievableFOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageThe Champions League is the most likely avenue for a trophy this season, and Real play City in the first leg of the last 16 next week, but could be without two key players in Rodrygo and Kylian Mbappe.
This means he will be out of action for the remainder of the season and this summer's World Cup.The injury leaves the Spanish side lacking in forward options for Friday's La Liga encounter against Celta Vigo and the first leg against City. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settings.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Trent Alexander-ArnoldLiverpool FCReal Madrid