Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face His Former Club in November's Champions League Fixture
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term agreement
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is progressing according to plan, giving hope that the Madrid defender might recover in time to play against his former club Liverpool in November's European match.
The 27-year-old player sustained a hamstring injury during a match against French club Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the early stages, with initial indications suggesting a possible absence of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—just over a month after the incident occurred.
Insiders familiar with the player's condition state that the player's comeback is advancing favorably, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his first return to Anfield since moving to Los Blancos in June.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that leaving the team he entered as a six-year-old academy talent was the "most difficult choice he has ever taken."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 appearances, helping win multiple English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across various tournaments, accumulating 156 minutes of action.
Player Status
- Alexander-Arnold may be out for six weeks with his hamstring issue
- The club paid Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold faces a fight for his place at both Real Madrid and international level
