Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold May Face Liverpool in Upcoming European Match
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year contract
The defender's comeback is moving forward according to plan, giving hope that the Real Madrid right-back could be fit in time to confront his old team Liverpool in November's Champions League tie.
The 27-year-old international experienced a hamstring problem during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with initial indications suggesting a possible absence of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—just over a month since the injury happened.
Reports familiar with the situation suggest that the defender's recovery is advancing favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold may make his first appearance to Liverpool's stadium after joining Los Blancos in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that departing from the team he joined as a six-year-old youth talent was the "most difficult decision he has ever taken."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 appearances, helping claim two Premier League championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played five times across all competitions, logging 156 minutes of game time.
Player Status
- The defender could be out for six weeks with injury
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman is in a fight for his place at both club and country football
