Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool return gets approval as 'nasty' problem needs solution

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Trent Alexander-Arnold has had a troubled first season at Real Madrid, leading to suggestions he could return to LiverpoolTrent Alexander-Arnold has been given the green light to return to Liverpool amid fears over Conor Bradley's fitness. Right-back has been a problem position for the Reds since Alexander-Arnold left for Real Madrid last summer.Summer signing Jeremie Frimpong has had injury issues, while Bradley has been ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing knee surgery.

Arne Slot has been forced to put square pegs in round holes, with centre-back Joe Gomez and midfielders Wataru Endo, Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai being deployed on the right side of defence at times.Meanwhile, Alexander-Arnold's troubled first season in Madrid, which has seen him struggle to hold down a first-team place, has led to suggestions he could return to his spiritual home. That prospect is supported by former Reds right-back Glen Johnson, who is also a fan of Bradley.He told Boyle Sport: "Who would be my choice to be Liverpool’s starting right-back next season?

Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source in your Google search settingIf Alexander-Arnold doesn't return, Johnson is sure Bradley has the ability to hold down the position long-term, provided he can overcome his injury woes.He added: "In terms of the future of Liverpool, I think as long as he comes back fit, Conor Bradley for me, as long as he can recover from that injury."Obviously, it's a nasty one. As long as he can get back to fitness and get games under his belt, match fitness, confidence, and kick on from his previous best, then I think you've got a fantastic right-back there."Bradley looks more athletic, stronger, with more desire to defend, but keen to get forward in attacks as well.