Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face Liverpool in Forthcoming European Fixture
Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term deal
The defender's comeback is progressing well, giving a chance that the Madrid right-back could be fit soon enough to play against his former team Liverpool in November's European match.
The 27-year-old international sustained a hamstring injury during a match against French club Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the fifth minute, with early reports indicating a potential layoff of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—precisely seven weeks after the injury occurred.
Insiders close to the situation indicate that the defender's comeback is moving along favorably, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold might make his first appearance to Anfield after joining Los Blancos in June.
A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that leaving the team he joined as a six-year-old academy talent was the "most difficult choice he has ever made."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 games, contributing to secure multiple Premier League titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions in various tournaments, totaling over two and a half hours of playing time.
Player Update
- The defender might miss a month and a half due to injury
- The club transferred funds to the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold is in a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and international football
