Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face His Former Club in Upcoming European Match
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is progressing smoothly, raising possibility that the Madrid defender may be fit soon enough to play against his previous club Liverpool in November's European encounter.
The English international experienced a hamstring problem during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with early indications indicating a possible layoff of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to visit Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—just seven weeks since the injury happened.
Reports close to the player's condition state that the player's healing process is moving along well, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial return to Liverpool's stadium since signing for Real Madrid in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that leaving the team he joined as a young academy talent was the "most difficult decision he has ever made."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, helping secure two English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions in various tournaments, logging 156 minutes of game time.
Player Update
- The defender could miss six weeks due to his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for his place at both club and country football
