Trent Alexander-Arnold, a former Liverpool fan, was vandalized just before his Tuesday return to Anfield with his new team Real Madrid.
After leaving his former Reds team for Spain at the end of last season, the full-back is expected to make the Real squad for the Champions League game.
Some Liverpool fans booed him at times during his final months at the club because of the 27-year-old’s decision to terminate his contract.
Following Liverpool’s Champions League victory, the large mural near Anfield, which had the word “Rat” written on it, was unveiled in 2019.
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Workmen worked quickly to clean the picture after it was covered in white paint and repeated instances of the same word were written on Tuesday.
Alexander-Arnold’s Tuesday reception is almost certain to be frosty.
The defender claimed that his return “mixed emotions” and that he would not be happy if he scored.
He said it was up to the fans’ reactions, adding that he will “always love the club”.
He told Amazon Prime, “No matter what, my feelings for Liverpool won’t change.”
“I have memories there that will last a lifetime and that will never change, no matter how I’m received.”
Arne Slot, the manager of Liverpool, promised to warmly welcome his former teammate.
The Dutchman said, “I have great memories of the player and the person.”
Source: Channels TV
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