Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Face His Former Club in Forthcoming European Match
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year agreement
The defender's recovery is advancing according to plan, giving possibility that the Real Madrid right-back could return soon enough to play against his former club Liverpool in the upcoming European tie.
The 27-year-old international experienced a hamstring problem during a match against French side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the fifth minute, with early reports indicating a potential layoff of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—precisely over a month after the incident occurred.
Insiders familiar with the player's condition suggest that the player's comeback is advancing positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial appearance to Liverpool's stadium since signing for Real Madrid in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that leaving the team he joined as a six-year-old academy talent was the "most difficult choice he's ever made."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 games, contributing to win two Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times across all competitions, accumulating over two and a half hours of action.
Injury Status
- The defender might miss six weeks due to injury
- Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman is in a fight for his place at both club and country level
