"Alexander-Arnold, who has endured something of a slow start to his Madrid career following a hamstring injury, could be set for a mixed reception from Reds fans, given the boos he received when he came on as a substitute against Arsenal at the end of last season, once he had announced his departure. But there appears to be no ill-will among his former team-mates, as Alexander-Arnold revealed that his old pals were in touch as soon as the draw was made."
"After the draw, Robbo, Mo and Ibou (Konate) all messaged me, we were just laughing, he told Prime Video Sport. When the draw was announced, everyone knew it was going to happen, it was destined for that fixture to come. It will be a very difficult game, the reception and atmosphere will contribute to that. Although they (Liverpool) 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."
Trent Alexander-Arnold ended a 20-year association with Liverpool this summer, signing for Real Madrid in a 10million move a month before his Liverpool contract expired. The 27-year-old faces an early reunion as Real Madrid were drawn against Liverpool in the Champions League group phase. A hamstring injury has produced a slow start to his Madrid career. He could receive a mixed reception from Reds fans after being booed when he came on as a substitute against Arsenal following his departure announcement. Former Liverpool teammates Mohamed Salah, Andrew Robertson and Ibrahima Konaté messaged him after the draw. Liverpool remain a top team despite recent poor results.
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