Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Might Face His Former Club in Upcoming European Fixture
Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is progressing according to plan, giving a chance that the Real Madrid right-back could be fit in time to play against his former team Liverpool in the upcoming European tie.
The 27-year-old player experienced a muscle strain during a match against French side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the early stages, with initial estimates indicating a potential absence of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—precisely seven weeks after the incident occurred.
Reports close to the situation indicate that the defender's comeback is moving along well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his initial return to Anfield since signing for Los Blancos in June.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously said that leaving the team he entered as a six-year-old academy talent was the "most difficult choice he has ever taken."
During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 appearances, contributing to win multiple Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times in various tournaments, logging 156 minutes of playing time.
Injury Status
- Alexander-Arnold might miss a month and a half due to his hamstring issue
- The club transferred funds to the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for his place at both club and international football
