Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Might Return to Face His Former Club in Upcoming European Clash
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is moving forward smoothly, raising hope that the Madrid right-back could return in time to confront his old club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League match.
The 27-year-old player sustained a hamstring strain while playing against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the early stages, with initial indications indicating a possible absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—exactly seven weeks after the injury took place.
Insiders familiar with the player's condition suggest that the defender's healing process is advancing well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his first return to Anfield since signing for Los Blancos in June.
A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously said that leaving the team he joined as a six-year-old youth talent was the "toughest choice he has ever taken."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 games, helping claim two English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
Since joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions in all competitions, totaling over two and a half hours of action.
Injury Update
- The defender might be out for a month and a half due to injury
- The club paid the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman is in a challenge for his spot at both Real Madrid and international football
