Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face His Former Club in Forthcoming Champions League Fixture
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term deal
The defender's recovery is advancing according to plan, raising hope that the Real Madrid right-back may return in time to play against his previous team Liverpool in November's European match.
The 27-year-old international experienced a hamstring strain while playing against French club Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the early stages, with initial indications pointing to a possible layoff of up to 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 happened.
Sources familiar with the situation state that the player's recovery is progressing favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his initial comeback to Anfield after signing for Real Madrid in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously said that departing from the club he joined as a young academy player was the "hardest choice he has ever made."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made 354 games, contributing to win two English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions across all competitions, totaling over two and a half hours of playing time.
Player Update
- Alexander-Arnold may be out for a month and a half due to injury
- Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman is in a challenge for his spot at both Real Madrid and international football
