Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face Liverpool in Forthcoming Champions League Match
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year agreement
The defender's recovery is progressing according to plan, raising hope that the Madrid defender could return soon enough to confront his former club Liverpool in November's Champions League tie.
The English international sustained a muscle strain during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the early stages, with early indications pointing to a potential layoff of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—precisely seven weeks after the incident took place.
Reports familiar with the situation indicate that the player's comeback is advancing well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold may make his first return to Liverpool's stadium since moving to Los Blancos in June.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously said that departing from the team he entered as a six-year-old youth talent was the "hardest decision he has ever made."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 appearances, helping secure multiple Premier League championships, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.
Since joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions in various tournaments, accumulating over two and a half hours of game time.
Player Update
- Alexander-Arnold could be out for a month and a half with his hamstring issue
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for his place at both club and country level
