Xabi Alonso's honest thoughts on Trent Alexander-Arnold as Liverpool return looms

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Xabi Alonso does not believe Trent Alexander-Arnold will recover from injury in time for Real Madrid to feature in the team's Champions League clash against Juventus on Wednesday - but it's hoped he will play against Liverpool. Liverpool fans are keen to know whether he'll make his return to Merseyside on November 4, when Madrid takes on Arne Slot's side at Anfield.

That falls on the day prior to Madrid's El Clasico encounter with Barcelona. The game between Liverpool and Madrid is being touted as Alexander-Arnold's homecoming to his boyhood club.

Looking ahead to tomorrow, I don't think they'll be ready." Alexander-Arnold runs during a Real Madrid training session (Image: Getty Images) Alexander-Arnold missing out against Juventus means he has a maximum of two fixtures to make his comeback before Madrid travels to Liverpool. But his decision to run down his Liverpool contract and force a move to Madrid angered fans of his hometown club.