Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face Liverpool in Upcoming Champions League Clash
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term contract
The defender's recovery is progressing smoothly, raising possibility that the Real Madrid right-back might return soon enough to play against his former club Liverpool in November's European tie.
The 27-year-old international sustained a muscle injury during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the early stages, with early indications indicating a potential absence of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European fixture—just seven weeks since the incident took place.
Sources familiar with the player's condition suggest that the player's healing process is advancing well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial return to Liverpool's stadium after joining Real Madrid in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously said that leaving the club he entered as a six-year-old youth player was the "hardest decision he has ever taken."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 games, helping win multiple English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
Since his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played five times across various tournaments, accumulating 156 minutes of action.
Injury News
- The defender might miss a month and a half due to his hamstring issue
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold is in a battle for his spot at both club and country level
