Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Might Face Liverpool in Forthcoming Champions League Fixture
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year agreement
The defender's comeback is advancing smoothly, giving hope that the Madrid right-back could return in time to face his old team Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League encounter.
The English international sustained a muscle strain during a match against French club Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the fifth minute, with early indications suggesting a possible layoff of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—precisely seven weeks since the injury occurred.
Insiders close to the situation indicate that the defender's recovery is advancing well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial return to Liverpool's stadium after joining Real Madrid in June.
A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that departing from the team he joined as a six-year-old academy talent was the "hardest decision he's ever taken."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, contributing to win two English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.
After his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times in all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of game time.
Player Update
- Alexander-Arnold may be out for a month and a half because of his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman is in a challenge for his spot at both club and international football
