Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Might Face His Former Club in Upcoming Champions League Clash
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is progressing according to plan, raising a chance that the Real Madrid defender may return in time to play against his previous team Liverpool in the upcoming European tie.
The 27-year-old international suffered a hamstring strain while playing against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial indications indicating a possible layoff of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League match—exactly over a month since the injury took place.
Sources close to the situation indicate that the defender's recovery is advancing favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his first return to Anfield after joining Real Madrid in June.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the club he entered as a six-year-old academy player was the "hardest decision he has ever made."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made 354 appearances, contributing to claim multiple Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times across all competitions, accumulating 156 minutes of action.
Injury News
- The defender may miss a month and a half due to his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for his place at both club and international football
