Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Might Play Against His Former Club in November's Champions League Fixture
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is moving forward well, giving hope that the Real Madrid defender could be fit in time to play against his previous club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League tie.
The 27-year-old player sustained a hamstring injury while playing against French club Marseille in the group stage of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the early stages, with early estimates indicating a potential absence of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—just seven weeks after the incident occurred.
Sources close to the player's condition indicate that the player's comeback is advancing favorably, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could make his first appearance to Liverpool's stadium since moving to Real Madrid in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that departing from the club he joined as a six-year-old academy player was the "most difficult decision he's ever taken."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made 354 appearances, contributing to secure multiple English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions in all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of game time.
Player Update
- The defender could be out for six weeks because of injury
- Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold is in a battle for his place at both club and country football
