Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold May Face His Former Club in Forthcoming Champions League Fixture
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year agreement
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is progressing smoothly, giving hope that the Madrid defender might recover in time to play against his previous team Liverpool in November's European tie.
The English international suffered a muscle problem while playing against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the early stages, with early estimates suggesting a possible layoff of around six weeks.
Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League match—precisely seven weeks since the injury occurred.
Reports close to the situation suggest that the player's recovery is advancing favorably, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his first appearance to Anfield since signing for Los Blancos in June.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously said that departing from the team he entered as a six-year-old youth talent was the "toughest choice he's ever made."
During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 games, contributing to claim multiple Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played five times across all competitions, accumulating 156 minutes of game time.
Injury News
- Alexander-Arnold could be out for six weeks due to his hamstring issue
- The club paid the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman faces a battle for his spot at both club and country football
