"Alexander-Arnold fuelled anger among many Liverpool fans by announcing he was leaving at the end of his contract last summer, with supporters making their fury clear by booing him when he emerged as a substitute in the draw with Arsenal in May. This was despite the 27-year-old - celebrated in song by the Kop as "the Scouser in our team" - having already played a pivotal role in bringing the Premier League title back to Liverpool."
"He is in line to play for Real Madrid in the Champions League match after recovering from the hamstring injury that interrupted his start at the Bernabeu. Alexander-Arnold will find out if time has healed wounds felt by Liverpool's followers - and will also have the opportunity to show what they have missed as the champions' form has faltered this season."
"Feelings had cooled when Alexander-Arnold again came on as a substitute for Liverpool's final home game against Crystal Palace, when the trophy was presented to captain Virgil van Dijk by legendary former Liverpool defender Alan Hansen. The warmer response was, perhaps, a reaction to public admonishment from former manager Jurgen Klopp, who was angered by Alexander-Arnold's vitriolic treatment from fans who previously idolised him."
Trent Alexander-Arnold returns to Anfield for the first time since joining Real Madrid, facing potential mixed reception after announcing his departure at the end of his Liverpool contract. He drew anger from many supporters, who booed him when he appeared as a substitute late last season, despite his significant role in Liverpool's recent trophy haul. He recovered from a hamstring injury to be available for Real Madrid in the Champions League. Real Madrid paid a reported 8.4m fee to accelerate his move so he could play in the Club World Cup. Some fans showed a warmer response after public criticism of their treatment by a former manager.
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