Trent Alexander-Arnold made his return to Anfield on Tuesday night wearing a Real Madrid jersey, but it was far from welcoming. He entered the game in the 81st minute, only to be met with loud boos and a cold reception from former teammates. Virgil Van Dijk notably avoided any interaction with Alexander-Arnold after the match, curtly responding “no” to Amazon Prime when asked if they met, and confirming he had no intention of doing so. On the field, Alexis Mac Allister, who scored the winning goal, celebrated in a manner reminiscent of Trent, creating an “A” gesture with his fingers, further fueling the charged atmosphere.
Having played over 350 matches for Liverpool and made historic free-kicks while shining in memorable matches like the one against Barcelona in the Champions League, Alexander-Arnold likely hoped for a warm welcome, especially after proclaiming his loyalty to the Reds. However, he may feel disappointed, especially since he started the match on the bench, with Federico Valverde taking the right-back position. To make matters worse, a mural of him in Liverpool was vandalized, with white paint thrown on the wall that featured the former Reds number 66.
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