Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Might Face His Former Club in Forthcoming European Match
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is progressing well, giving a chance that the Real Madrid right-back may return in time to play against his previous club Liverpool in November's Champions League tie.
The 27-year-old international sustained a hamstring problem during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the fifth minute, with early indications pointing to a possible absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—exactly over a month since the injury took place.
Sources familiar with the situation indicate that the player's comeback is advancing positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his initial return to Liverpool's stadium since signing for Real Madrid in June.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the club he entered as a six-year-old youth player was the "toughest choice he's ever taken."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 games, contributing to claim multiple English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions across all competitions, totaling over two and a half hours of playing time.
Player Status
- Alexander-Arnold might miss six weeks because of his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and country football
