Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Might Face His Former Club in Forthcoming Champions League Fixture
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is advancing smoothly, raising a chance that the Real Madrid defender might return soon enough to play against his previous team Liverpool in November's European match.
The English player sustained a muscle strain while playing against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the early stages, with initial indications pointing to a possible layoff of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League match—precisely seven weeks after the injury took place.
Reports familiar with the player's condition suggest that the defender's comeback is advancing well, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial return to Anfield since signing for Los Blancos in June.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that departing from the club he joined as a young youth player was the "most difficult choice he's ever taken."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, contributing to secure multiple English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played five times across various tournaments, totaling over two and a half hours of playing time.
Player Status
- Alexander-Arnold may miss a month and a half with injury
- Real Madrid paid Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman is in a battle for his place at both club and country level
