Alexander-Arnold Opens Up On Emotional Anfield Return With Real Madrid

‎Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to face a hostile reception when he returns to Anfield with Real Madrid for Tuesday’s Champions League clash.

‎The Liverpool-born defender, who rose through the club’s academy, won two Premier League titles, a Champions League, and a Club World Cup during his time with the Reds.

‎Despite the expected animosity from fans, he insists nothing can diminish his affection for his boyhood club.

‎His decision not to sign a new deal at the club drew anger from many Liverpool supporters. They jeered him in a Premier League game against Arsenal in May after he said he wanted to experience a new challenge.

‎”I think whichever way I am received is the decision of the fans,” Alexander-Arnold told Amazon Prime on Sunday.

‎”I will always love the club. I will always be a fan of the club.

‎”No matter what, my feelings won’t change towards Liverpool. I have got memories there that will last me a lifetime and no matter how I am received, that won’t change.”

‎Liverpool have struggled in recent weeks, suffering six defeats in their last eight games in all competitions, but Alexander-Arnold said no one at Real would underestimate the Premier League champions.

‎”It will be a very difficult game, the reception and atmosphere will contribute to that, but more so the football for me,” the 27-year-old added.

‎”Although they haven’t had the results of late, they’re still a top footballing team, and nobody here thinks it’s going to be an easy game.”