Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Play Against His Former Club in Forthcoming Champions League Clash
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term agreement
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is progressing well, giving a chance that the Real Madrid defender could recover in time to confront his previous team Liverpool in November's European encounter.
The 27-year-old player suffered a hamstring strain while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial reports pointing to a possible absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—precisely over a month since the injury occurred.
Sources close to the situation indicate that the defender's comeback is advancing positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold might make his initial return to Anfield since moving to Real Madrid in June.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that leaving the club he joined as a young youth talent was the "toughest choice he has ever taken."
During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 games, contributing to win multiple English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across all competitions, totaling 156 minutes of action.
Player Status
- The defender may be out for six weeks due to his hamstring issue
- The club transferred funds to the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman faces a battle for his spot at both club and country level
