Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold May Return to Face His Former Club in November's Champions League Match
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term deal
The defender's comeback is moving forward smoothly, raising a chance that the Real Madrid right-back might recover soon enough to play against his previous club Liverpool in November's Champions League encounter.
The 27-year-old player sustained a hamstring problem while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the fifth minute, with early reports pointing to a potential layoff of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—just seven weeks after the incident occurred.
Insiders close to the situation suggest that the defender's healing process is moving along favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold may make his first appearance to Anfield after moving to Los Blancos in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that departing from the team he joined as a young academy player was the "hardest choice he has ever taken."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made 354 games, contributing to secure two Premier League titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
Since his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times in various tournaments, totaling 156 minutes of playing time.
Player Update
- The defender may miss six weeks because of his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman is in a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and international level
