Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Play Against His Former Club in Forthcoming Champions League Fixture
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is moving forward well, giving hope that the Madrid right-back might be fit in time to face his former club Liverpool in November's Champions League tie.
The 27-year-old international suffered a hamstring injury during a match against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the early stages, with early indications suggesting a possible absence of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—precisely seven weeks after the incident occurred.
Insiders familiar with the player's condition state that the player's comeback is advancing well, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial appearance to Anfield after moving to Real Madrid in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously said that leaving the club he joined as a six-year-old youth talent was the "hardest decision he's ever made."
During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 games, contributing to win two Premier League titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
Since his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times in all competitions, accumulating over two and a half hours of playing time.
Injury News
- Alexander-Arnold may be out for a month and a half because of his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman is in a battle for his spot at both club and international level
