Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold May Return to Face His Former Club in November's European Match
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term contract
The defender's recovery is moving forward according to plan, raising a chance that the Madrid right-back could return soon enough to face his former club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League tie.
The 27-year-old player sustained a muscle strain while playing against French side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the fifth minute, with initial indications indicating a possible absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—just over a month after the incident took place.
Reports familiar with the player's condition indicate that the player's healing process is advancing well, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial appearance to Anfield since joining Los Blancos in June.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that departing from the club he joined as a six-year-old youth talent was the "most difficult decision he's ever made."
During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, helping win multiple English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions in various tournaments, accumulating over two and a half hours of game time.
Player Status
- The defender could miss a month and a half because of his hamstring issue
- The club transferred funds to the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold is in a battle for his place at both Real Madrid and international level
