Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Might Play Against His Former Club in November's European Fixture
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is advancing smoothly, raising possibility that the Madrid right-back might recover in time to play against his previous club Liverpool in November's Champions League match.
The 27-year-old player sustained a hamstring injury while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the early stages, with initial reports suggesting a possible absence of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League match—exactly over a month after the incident took place.
Reports familiar with the situation indicate that the player's healing process is progressing positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial appearance to Anfield after joining Los Blancos in June.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the team he joined as a six-year-old academy player was the "toughest decision he's ever made."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 appearances, contributing to claim multiple Premier League titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
Since joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times across various tournaments, logging over two and a half hours of game time.
Player Update
- The defender may be out for a month and a half with injury
- The club paid Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for his place at both club and country football
