"Trent Alexander-Arnold's Anfield mural has been vandalised ahead of his return to Liverpool with Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool at the end of last season, having made 354 appearances for his boyhood club after joining their academy at the age of six. The 27-year-old attracted criticism from some supporters after running down his contract on Merseyside and could face a hostile reception if he lines up for Xabi Alonso's side at Anfield on Tuesday night."
""When the draw was announced, I think everyone kind of knew it was going to happen, it was destined for that fixture to come. Obviously they're a top team so I knew at some point I'd end up going back there or playing against Liverpool. It's happening so soon. [I have] mixed emotions. I think it'll be a very, very difficult game but one that I'm excited for.""
Trent Alexander-Arnold's mural near Anfield on Sybil Road was defaced with white paint ahead of his return to Anfield with Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. The mural, which includes the words "I'm just a normal lad from Liverpool whose dream has come true", was sprayed with the word "rat" multiple times and the phrase adios el rata. Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool at the end of last season after making 354 appearances since joining the academy at age six and drew criticism for running down his contract. Cleaners were seen attempting to restore the mural, unveiled after Liverpool's 2019 Champions League victory. Alexander-Arnold expressed mixed emotions about the upcoming match, calling it very difficult but saying he is excited.
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