Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face His Former Club in Upcoming Champions League Match
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is progressing smoothly, raising possibility that the Real Madrid right-back may recover soon enough to play against his previous club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League encounter.
The English international experienced a muscle problem while playing against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the early stages, with early indications pointing to a potential layoff of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on 4 November for the European fixture—precisely seven weeks since the incident happened.
Reports familiar with the situation suggest that the player's healing process is moving along positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold might make his first comeback to Liverpool's stadium after signing for Real Madrid in June.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that leaving the club he joined as a six-year-old academy talent was the "most difficult choice he has ever taken."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, helping secure two English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
Since joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions in various tournaments, accumulating 156 minutes of playing time.
Player Status
- The defender may be out for a month and a half due to his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman is in a battle for his place at both club and country football
