Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Might Play Against His Former Club in November's Champions League Match
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is advancing well, giving a chance that the Madrid defender could be fit in time to face his former team Liverpool in the upcoming European match.
The 27-year-old player suffered a hamstring problem while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the early stages, with initial reports suggesting a possible absence of around six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League match—just seven weeks after the injury occurred.
Reports close to the situation state that the player's recovery is advancing well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial comeback to Liverpool's stadium since moving to Real Madrid in June.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the club he joined as a young youth player was the "hardest decision he has ever made."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made 354 games, contributing to claim multiple English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions in all competitions, logging 156 minutes of game time.
Player Update
- The defender might be out for a month and a half with his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman faces a challenge for his place at both club and international level
