Overview
- Arne Slot said he will give Alexander-Arnold a warm personal welcome and admitted he cannot predict how Liverpool fans will react.
- Alexander-Arnold said he would not celebrate if he scores and stressed his affection for Liverpool will not change.
- Spanish reports suggest he is not expected to start at Anfield, with the defender unused in Real Madrid’s last two matches as Valverde continues at right-back.
- Liverpool’s squad is depleted for Tuesday, with Alexander Isak ruled out and Alisson Becker and Jeremie Frimpong sidelined, while Curtis Jones has returned to training.
- Liverpool halted a poor run by beating Aston Villa 2-0, whereas Real Madrid arrive in strong form with three wins from three in the Champions League league phase.