Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Might Play Against His Former Club in Upcoming European Fixture
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is advancing smoothly, raising possibility that the Real Madrid defender might recover soon enough to play against his old team Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League match.
The English international suffered a muscle problem during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with initial indications suggesting a possible absence of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—precisely over a month since the incident occurred.
Insiders close to the player's condition suggest that the player's recovery is progressing positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his initial comeback to Anfield after moving to Real Madrid in June.
A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that departing from the team he entered as a young academy player was the "toughest choice he has ever made."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 games, helping claim two Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times across all competitions, accumulating 156 minutes of action.
Injury News
- The defender could be out for a month and a half due to his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold is in a fight for his spot at both club and international level
