Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Might Return to Face His Former Club in Forthcoming Champions League Clash
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year contract
The defender's comeback is moving forward well, raising hope that the Real Madrid right-back may return in time to face his previous club Liverpool in November's Champions League encounter.
The 27-year-old player sustained a hamstring strain during a match against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the fifth minute, with early indications indicating a potential absence of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—just over a month since the incident occurred.
Sources familiar with the situation indicate that the player's comeback is moving along well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could make his first appearance to Liverpool's stadium after moving to Los Blancos in June.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the club he entered as a six-year-old youth player 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 championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across various tournaments, accumulating 156 minutes of action.
Player Status
- Alexander-Arnold might miss a month and a half because of injury
- The club paid Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold faces a fight for his place at both Real Madrid and international level
