Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold May Return to Face His Former Club in Forthcoming European Clash
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year agreement
The defender's recovery is progressing well, giving possibility that the Madrid right-back may be fit soon enough to confront his old club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League tie.
The 27-year-old player sustained a hamstring problem while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the early stages, with early reports indicating a potential layoff of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to visit Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—exactly seven weeks since the injury took place.
Reports familiar with the player's condition state that the player's comeback is advancing favorably, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his first return to Anfield since joining Real Madrid in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the club he entered as a six-year-old academy talent was the "toughest decision he has ever made."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 games, helping secure two English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions across all competitions, totaling over two and a half hours of playing time.
Injury Status
- Alexander-Arnold could miss a month and a half due to his hamstring issue
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold faces a challenge for his spot at both club and international football