Liverpool fans are buzzing about a possible Anfield reunion with **Trent Alexander-Arnold** this November — but those hopes may have taken a massive hit.
The former Reds right-back, now at **Real Madrid**, was forced off just three minutes into Los Blancos’ Champions League clash with Marseille after appearing to pull his hamstring.
### A Nightmare Start in Madrid
The 26-year-old had just been restored to **Xabi Alonso’s** starting XI after being dropped for the weekend’s La Liga fixture against Real Sociedad. Many viewed the UCL tie as a golden chance for Trent to prove his worth — but instead, his evening ended almost immediately. An emotional Alexander-Arnold hobbled off the pitch and was replaced by **Dani Carvajal**, who remains central to Alonso’s plans.
### Liverpool Fans React
On social media, Liverpool fans quickly connected the dots to Madrid’s upcoming trip to Anfield on **November 4**:
* “Looks like Trent is already planning to dodge the Anfield test,” one supporter joked.
* Another said: “Yeah, Trent was always going to miss the game at Anfield.”
* A third added: “That’s his excuse right there.”
### What This Means for Trent
While Real Madrid have yet to confirm the extent of the injury, hamstring problems often mean weeks — or even months — on the sidelines. Chelsea’s **Liam Delap** is out until December with a similar issue, while Nottingham Forest’s **Ola Aina** is sidelined until the end of 2025. If Trent’s injury is serious, his chances of lining up against Liverpool look slim.
### Alonso’s Preference Clear
Even before the setback, Alonso hinted at where Alexander-Arnold stands in the pecking order, describing Carvajal as “fundamental” to his plans and praising the Spaniard’s leadership. That only adds further doubt about how regular a role Trent will play this season, even when fit.
### What’s Next?
For now, all eyes are on medical updates from Madrid. But with November looming, the Anfield reunion many fans hoped for might not materialize — at least not on the pitch.
