Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Might Return to Face Liverpool in Forthcoming Champions League Clash
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is advancing smoothly, raising hope that the Real Madrid defender might return in time to play against his old team Liverpool in November's European match.
The 27-year-old player suffered a hamstring strain while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with initial estimates suggesting a potential layoff of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to visit Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—precisely seven weeks after the injury took place.
Sources familiar with the player's condition state that the defender's healing process is moving along positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial return to Liverpool's stadium after moving to Los Blancos in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that departing from the team he joined as a six-year-old academy player was the "toughest decision he has ever made."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made 354 games, contributing to secure two English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions across all competitions, logging 156 minutes of playing time.
Player Status
- The defender could miss a month and a half due to his hamstring issue
- The club paid Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a battle for his place at both club and international level
