Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold May Face Liverpool in November's European Fixture
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is progressing according to plan, giving a chance that the Real Madrid right-back may recover soon enough to confront his previous team Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League match.
The English player experienced a hamstring injury while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the early stages, with early reports suggesting a possible absence of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—exactly seven weeks since the injury occurred.
Insiders close to the player's condition suggest that the defender's recovery is progressing favorably, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his first return to Liverpool's stadium after signing for Real Madrid in June.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the team he joined as a six-year-old youth player was the "toughest decision he has ever made."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 appearances, contributing to claim multiple Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions in all competitions, logging 156 minutes of action.
Player Update
- The defender could be out for six weeks because of injury
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold is in a battle for his place at both Real Madrid and international football
