Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Might Play Against His Former Club in November's Champions League Match
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term agreement
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is moving forward well, raising a chance that the Real Madrid right-back might be fit soon enough to confront his previous team Liverpool in November's Champions League match.
The 27-year-old player suffered a muscle problem while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the early stages, with initial estimates indicating a potential layoff of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—exactly over a month since the injury happened.
Sources familiar with the situation state that the defender's healing process is moving along positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial comeback to Anfield since joining Real Madrid in June.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that departing from the team he entered as a young youth player was the "hardest choice he's ever made."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 games, contributing to win multiple Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.
Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions in all competitions, totaling 156 minutes of playing time.
Player Status
- Alexander-Arnold may be out for six weeks because of injury
- The club paid Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold faces a fight for his place at both club and country level
