Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face Liverpool in November's Champions League Clash
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is progressing according to plan, giving possibility that the Real Madrid right-back could be fit in time to play against his previous team Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League encounter.
The 27-year-old player experienced a hamstring injury during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the fifth minute, with initial estimates indicating a potential absence of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—just over a month since the injury occurred.
Sources familiar with the player's condition indicate that the defender's comeback is moving along well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial appearance to Liverpool's stadium since signing for Los Blancos in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that departing from the team he entered as a young youth player was the "most difficult choice he has ever made."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, helping secure two English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across various tournaments, logging 156 minutes of game time.
Player Status
- Alexander-Arnold may be out for six weeks due to injury
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold is in a fight for his spot at both club and international level
