Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Might Face His Former Club in Forthcoming Champions League Match
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year deal
The defender's comeback is progressing according to plan, giving a chance that the Madrid right-back might return in time to play against his old club Liverpool in November's Champions League match.
The 27-year-old international experienced a muscle strain during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the fifth minute, with initial reports suggesting a potential absence of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European fixture—exactly over a month after the injury took place.
Insiders familiar with the player's condition indicate that the defender's comeback is moving along positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his initial return to Liverpool's stadium since moving to Los Blancos in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the team he joined as a young academy player was the "most difficult choice he has ever taken."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 appearances, helping claim two English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.
After his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times in all competitions, totaling over two and a half hours of playing time.
Injury News
- The defender may miss a month and a half due to his hamstring issue
- The club paid Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a challenge for his place at both club and international football
