Arne Slot confirms three major absences for Real Madrid tie

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed that he will be giving Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold a warm welcome back to Anfield, although he ‘cannot say what the fans’ reaction will be’. Slot also confirmed three key absences.

Real Madrid will go into the game without Antonio Rudiger, Dani Carvajal, David Alaba and now Franco Mastantuono, after a groin injury was confirmed on Monday. Meanwhile Slot told LFC media that Alexander Isak, Alisson Becker and Jeremie Frimpong would all be absent against Real Madrid, with the former’s fitness for their tie with Manchester City up in the air this weekend.

‘I will give him a warm reception’ – Slot on Trent’s…