Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Face Liverpool in November's Champions League Match
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is advancing smoothly, raising a chance that the Real Madrid right-back might recover in time to play against his previous club Liverpool in the upcoming European tie.
The 27-year-old player experienced a hamstring strain while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the early stages, with early reports pointing to a possible absence of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—just seven weeks after the incident occurred.
Insiders close to the situation indicate that the player's recovery is progressing favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold might make his first appearance to Anfield since signing for Real Madrid in June.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that departing from the club he joined as a young academy player was the "most difficult decision he's ever taken."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, contributing to secure two English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times across all competitions, accumulating 156 minutes of playing time.
Injury Update
- Alexander-Arnold could be out for six weeks because of his hamstring issue
- The club transferred funds to the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold faces a fight for his place at both club and country football
