Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold May Return to Face His Former Club in Upcoming European Fixture
Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year deal
The defender's rehabilitation is moving forward smoothly, raising a chance that the Real Madrid defender could return soon enough to confront his old club Liverpool in the upcoming European match.
The English player experienced a muscle injury while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the early stages, with initial estimates suggesting a potential layoff of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League match—precisely seven weeks after the incident took place.
Insiders familiar with the situation suggest that the defender's healing process is progressing positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial appearance to Liverpool's stadium since joining Los Blancos in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that departing from the club he joined as a six-year-old youth talent was the "hardest choice he has ever made."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 appearances, helping claim two Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of action.
Injury News
- The defender may miss six weeks due to his hamstring issue
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold faces a challenge for his place at both club and international football
