Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face His Former Club in Forthcoming Champions League Clash
Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year deal
The defender's comeback is moving forward smoothly, giving hope that the Real Madrid defender might recover in time to play against his old team Liverpool in the upcoming European match.
The English international experienced a muscle injury during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the early stages, with initial indications suggesting a possible layoff of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid will travel to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—just over a month since the incident took place.
Reports close to the situation state that the defender's comeback is progressing well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could make his first return to Liverpool's stadium since moving to Los Blancos in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that leaving the club he joined as a six-year-old academy talent was the "toughest decision he has ever made."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, helping claim two Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times in various tournaments, totaling over two and a half hours of playing time.
Injury Status
- Alexander-Arnold could be out for a month and a half with his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman is in a challenge for his place at both club and country football
