Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold May Play Against His Former Club in Forthcoming European Fixture
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year deal
The defender's rehabilitation is progressing well, giving hope that the Real Madrid right-back might recover soon enough to play against his former club Liverpool in November's Champions League tie.
The English international suffered a hamstring injury during a match against French side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with early estimates suggesting a possible layoff of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—precisely over a month after the incident occurred.
Insiders close to the situation suggest that the player's comeback is progressing positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could make his first comeback to Anfield since joining Real Madrid in June.
A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously said that departing from the team he joined as a young academy talent was the "toughest choice he's ever made."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, contributing to claim multiple English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
Since joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played five times across all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of playing time.
Player Update
- Alexander-Arnold may miss six weeks because of injury
- Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold is in a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and international level
