Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold May Return to Face His Former Club in Upcoming Champions League Fixture
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is moving forward according to plan, giving hope that the Madrid right-back could recover soon enough to confront his former team Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League encounter.
The 27-year-old international suffered a muscle problem while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial reports indicating a potential absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—exactly seven weeks after the injury happened.
Sources familiar with the situation suggest that the player's comeback is moving along favorably, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his first appearance to Anfield after signing for Los Blancos in June.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously said that leaving the club he joined as a six-year-old youth player was the "most difficult decision he's ever taken."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 games, contributing to win two Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played five times in all competitions, totaling over two and a half hours of game time.
Player Status
- The defender may be out for six weeks because of his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman faces a battle for his place at both Real Madrid and country football
