November 27th 2024.
On Wednesday night, Trent Alexander-Arnold was not included in the starting lineup for Liverpool's match against Real Madrid. This was due to the fact that he is still recovering from a hamstring injury that has been bothering him recently. The English footballer had also missed the recent international break as well as Liverpool's victory over Southampton on the weekend because of this injury.
In a pre-match press conference on Tuesday, Arne Slot, the manager of Liverpool, confirmed that Alexander-Arnold is part of the squad for the game against Real Madrid. However, he also mentioned that the 26-year-old will not be able to start the match. "Trent is in the squad but he will not be available to start," said Slot, acknowledging the importance of the match at Anfield. "He can maybe make a few minutes, in an ideal world he maybe doesn't, but if it is really necessary he can make a few minutes tomorrow but he is not going to start," he added.
During the press conference, Slot also provided updates on the status of other injured players in the team. He mentioned that Federico Chiesa is not yet ready to be included in the squad, although he has been training with the team. As for Harvey Elliott, Slot stated that although he is part of the team, he has not played competitive football for a long time and is not ready to start. Slot also mentioned that Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota, and Kostas Tsimikas are still recovering from their injuries and will not be able to play in the match.
It has been reported that Alexander-Arnold's contract with Liverpool will expire at the end of the season, leading to speculations that he might move to Real Madrid. However, his friend and fellow footballer Jude Bellingham, who plays for Real Madrid's rival team, has dismissed these rumors and showed his support for Alexander-Arnold. "I'll be playing alongside him next season for England anyway, hopefully. That'll be a guarantee," said Bellingham during a press conference on Tuesday. He also added, "He's a Liverpool player, and I think it's disrespectful to come to his home today and speak before a huge game and speak about something that could be misconstrued." Bellingham also emphasized his friendship with Alexander-Arnold, stating that he wants him to do well in his career, except for the match against Real Madrid. "He's a really good mate of mine and I want him to do really well, normally. Obviously, not tomorrow night," Bellingham said with a chuckle. "We'll see what happens, but he's a Liverpool player," he concluded, showing his support for his friend and teammate.
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