Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face His Former Club in Forthcoming Champions League Match
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year contract
The defender's comeback is progressing well, giving hope that the Real Madrid defender could be fit in time to face his previous club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League tie.
The 27-year-old player experienced a hamstring strain while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with early estimates suggesting a potential layoff of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—precisely over a month since the injury happened.
Sources familiar with the player's condition suggest that the player's comeback is progressing positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold may make his first appearance to Liverpool's stadium since signing for Real Madrid in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the team he entered as a young academy talent was the "hardest decision he has ever made."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, helping secure two Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.
Since moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times across various tournaments, totaling 156 minutes of playing time.
Player Update
- Alexander-Arnold may be out for six weeks because of his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a battle for his spot at both club and country football
