Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Face His Former Club in Forthcoming European Clash
Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term contract
The defender's rehabilitation is advancing smoothly, giving hope that the Real Madrid right-back might recover in time to play against his previous team Liverpool in November's European encounter.
The English international sustained a hamstring problem during a match against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial indications pointing to a potential absence of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League match—precisely seven weeks after the incident took place.
Insiders familiar with the situation indicate that the defender's healing process is progressing well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial return to Anfield after signing for Real Madrid in June.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that leaving the team he joined as a six-year-old youth player was the "most difficult choice he has ever made."
During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 appearances, contributing to win two English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across all competitions, accumulating over two and a half hours of playing time.
Injury Status
- Alexander-Arnold might miss six weeks with injury
- Real Madrid paid the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for his spot at both club and country football
