Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face His Former Club in November's Champions League Match
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is progressing according to plan, raising hope that the Real Madrid defender could return in time to confront his former team Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League encounter.
The 27-year-old player suffered a hamstring strain while playing against French side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the early stages, with initial indications indicating a potential layoff of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League match—exactly over a month since the incident happened.
Insiders familiar with the player's condition suggest that the defender's healing process is moving along well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may make his initial return to Liverpool's stadium since signing for Los Blancos in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the team he joined as a young youth player was the "most difficult choice he's ever taken."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, helping win two English top-flight championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times in various tournaments, totaling over two and a half hours of game time.
Player Status
- Alexander-Arnold could miss a month and a half with his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a challenge for his spot at both Real Madrid and international level
