Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Might Return to Face Liverpool in November's European Clash
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term contract
The defender's rehabilitation is advancing smoothly, giving a chance that the Madrid defender may return in time to face his former club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League match.
The English international sustained a muscle injury during a match against French side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the early stages, with early reports indicating a possible layoff of around six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to visit Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League match—exactly seven weeks after the incident occurred.
Sources familiar with the situation indicate that the player's recovery is moving along positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial appearance to Liverpool's stadium since moving to Los Blancos in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that leaving the team he entered as a six-year-old youth talent was the "hardest decision he's ever taken."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 games, helping claim multiple Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
Since his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions across all competitions, accumulating 156 minutes of action.
Injury News
- The defender may miss six weeks because of injury
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a fight for his place at both club and country level
