Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold May Return to Face Liverpool in Forthcoming European Match
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year deal
The defender's rehabilitation is advancing smoothly, giving possibility that the Real Madrid right-back might return in time to face his old team Liverpool in the upcoming European encounter.
The 27-year-old player suffered a muscle injury while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the fifth minute, with early estimates indicating a potential absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—just seven weeks after the injury happened.
Reports familiar with the player's condition suggest that the player's comeback is moving along well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could make his first appearance to Anfield after joining Real Madrid in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that departing from the team he joined as a young youth talent was the "hardest decision he's ever taken."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 appearances, contributing to secure two English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions in various tournaments, accumulating 156 minutes of action.
Player Status
- The defender could be out for six weeks because of his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a fight for his spot at both Real Madrid and country level
