Trent Alexander-Arnold will face the Reds for the very first time since leaving in the summer.

Games do not get much bigger than Liverpool vs Real Madrid, although the stakes for this one are perhaps a little higher than before.

The match is being overshadowed by the homecoming of Alexander-Arnold, although it is likely that it will be a very hostile one given how Reds fans feel about his departure.

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Since he joined Madrid, he has struggled with injuries and for form, although he is expected to start this one due to injuries in their squad.

It will, arguably, be one of the biggest games of his career and the spotlight will be on him, and Rio Ferdinand has given his verdict on how ‘Trent’ will be feeling.

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Alexander-Arnold was one of the main stars at Liverpool, with it only really a matter of time until he was made captain.

However, he decided to jump ship and become a small fish in a big pond, with his start to life at Madrid being far from ideal.

He has had a few injury issues, struggled for form and has already been criticised by the...