Xabi Alonso delivers verdict on Trent Alexander-Arnold ahead of Anfield return

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Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Trent Alexander-Arnold is fit and available for Real Madrid’s Champions League showdown with Liverpool at Anfield. “He’s fine, he’s available, and the other day he didn’t play because of the context of the game.

He can play and after his injury, we need him because he has great quality,” Alonso told reporters ahead of the clash. “It’s a new stage for him both on a sporting and personal level and we have to help him and give him what he needs to perform because he’s an exceptional footballer that we have in this squad.

He has to enjoy this game in his own way.” ALSO READ: Roberto Firmino makes bold Jurgen Klopp prediction amid Liverpool return talk Xabi Alonso opens up on Trent Alexander-Arnold’s connection to Liverpool Alonso also spoke warmly about Alexander-Arnold’s connection to Liverpool, recalling how he had seen the Scouser grow from a local academy boy to a Champions League winner. It’s nice to be back and it’s going to be nice for him,” Alonso added.