Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold May Return to Face His Former Club in November's Champions League Clash
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is moving forward according to plan, giving possibility that the Madrid right-back may return in time to confront his old club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League match.
The 27-year-old player experienced a muscle problem during a match against French club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial estimates indicating a possible layoff of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—precisely seven weeks since the injury happened.
Insiders close to the player's condition suggest that the player's healing process is progressing favorably, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may make his initial return to Anfield since joining Los Blancos in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that leaving the club he entered as a young youth talent was the "toughest decision he has ever taken."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 games, helping secure two Premier League championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across all competitions, accumulating over two and a half hours of action.
Injury Status
- Alexander-Arnold may miss a month and a half due to injury
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman is in a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and country level
