Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face His Former Club in Upcoming Champions League Match
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is advancing smoothly, giving a chance that the Real Madrid defender could return soon enough to confront his old team Liverpool in the upcoming European match.
The 27-year-old international experienced a hamstring strain during a match against French side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the early stages, with early reports pointing to a possible layoff of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—precisely over a month since the incident happened.
Insiders familiar with the player's condition suggest that the player's comeback is moving along favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his initial return to Liverpool's stadium since moving to Los Blancos in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that departing from the club he joined as a young academy player was the "toughest choice he has ever taken."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 appearances, contributing to win multiple English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times across all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of game time.
Injury News
- Alexander-Arnold could be out for six weeks with his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman is in a fight for his spot at both Real Madrid and country football
