Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face Liverpool in Forthcoming Champions League Fixture
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year deal
The defender's rehabilitation is progressing well, raising possibility that the Real Madrid defender could return soon enough to play against his old club Liverpool in the upcoming European encounter.
The English international experienced a hamstring problem while playing against French side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the fifth minute, with early reports suggesting a potential absence of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—just over a month since the injury took place.
Insiders familiar with the player's condition suggest that the player's recovery is advancing positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his first return to Anfield after joining Los Blancos in June.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously said that departing from the club he joined as a six-year-old academy talent was the "toughest decision he's ever made."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 games, contributing to secure multiple Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of playing time.
Player Status
- Alexander-Arnold might miss six weeks because of injury
- The club paid Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold is in a challenge for his place at both Real Madrid and country level
