Real Madrid's stance on Trent Alexander-Arnold exit ahead of Liverpool return

Trent Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool to join Real Madrid amid plenty of controversy during the summer and has struggled to hit the ground running in Spain.

Since joining Xabi Alonso‘s side, the 27-year-old has made just 10 appearances across all competitions, and has started just three games so far this season.

While a hamstring injury has put paid to his ambitions of becoming a regular in Madrid, some reports have claimed he is struggling to adapt to Alonso’s tactical style.

This led to suggestions that the right-back could leave Real Madrid sooner than expected, with hints that a move back to the Premier League could be on the cards.

However, Alexander-Arnold is likely to face Liverpool in the Champions League on 4 November after returning to full fitness, as he aims to earn his starting place back.

Trent Alexander-Arnold unlikely to make Premier League return

Due to his lack of playing time since making the switch to Madrid, it had been suggested that Alexander-Arnold could return to the Premier League sooner than planned.

As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, there are no long-term concerns about the right-back’s future in Madrid despite his injury issues and apparent difficulties making his mark on Alonso’s starting XI.

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With Dani Carvajal now ruled out with a major knee injury, Alexander-Arnold will be given the opportunity to stake a claim for a more regular starting spot.

Speaking on the Inside Track podcast, I explained: “I can’t see it myself. Obviously, it’s not been the ideal start for Trent Alexander-Arnold over at Real Madrid.

“He’s had his injury problems, he’s just recently recovered and was on the bench for El Classico.

“It does look like he will probably get more opportunities in the starting XI in the upcoming weeks with Dani Carvajal having knee surgery.

“Liverpool are missing him, no doubt they’re missing his creativity, but I don’t think Alexander-Arnold is thinking about leaving Real Madrid any time soon.

“He’ll be keeping his head down and looking to win a place in Xabi Alonso’s plans.

“I don’t think Real Madrid will be pushing him out the door just yet. And as I said, player himself won’t want to give up on this dream of his to be a success in Madrid.

“So yeah, I think I don’t envisage any move for Alexander-Arnold. I’m sure the player’s just as focused on breaking into that team.”

Liverpool have missed Alexander-Arnold since his move to Madrid, after what has been a frustrating start to the season, but all parties are focused on their own issues.

Liverpool struggles pinned on Alexander-Arnold

In the absence of last season’s first-choice right-back, Liverpool have had a poor season so far, with their 2-0 win against Aston Villa ending a run of four straight league defeats.

As a result, former Man United chief scout Mick Brown told Football Insider on 23 October that Slot is worried about four Liverpool stars, with “major concerns” growing.

Among the players highlighted, Mohamed Salah stands out as a key concern, as he has yet to hit the heights he achieved in their title-winning season last time out.

As a result, it has been suggested that Salah is missing Alexander-Arnold, with their link-up seen as key to the success they enjoyed at Anfield last season.

Meanwhile, their difficulties finding an adequate replacement in the summer and Jeremie Frimpong‘s underwhelming displays have added further concerns.

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