Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face His Former Club in Upcoming European Match
Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year deal
The defender's recovery is progressing according to plan, raising hope that the Madrid defender could be fit in time to face his former team Liverpool in November's European match.
The English international experienced a hamstring injury while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the early stages, with initial indications pointing to a possible absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—exactly over a month after the incident happened.
Sources close to the player's condition indicate that the defender's healing process is advancing well, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his first return to Liverpool's stadium since signing for Los Blancos in June.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that leaving the club he entered as a young youth player was the "toughest choice he has ever taken."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 games, contributing to win two Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played five times across various tournaments, logging 156 minutes of action.
Player Update
- The defender could be out for a month and a half due to his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold is in a challenge for his spot at both club and international level
