Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold May Face His Former Club in November's Champions League Clash
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year agreement
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is advancing smoothly, raising hope that the Real Madrid right-back may recover soon enough to play against his old club Liverpool in November's European encounter.
The 27-year-old international suffered a muscle injury while playing against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the fifth minute, with initial reports pointing to a possible layoff of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—precisely seven weeks after the injury occurred.
Insiders familiar with the situation indicate that the defender's recovery is advancing well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his initial return to Anfield since signing for Los Blancos in June.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the team he entered as a six-year-old academy player was the "hardest decision he's ever made."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 games, contributing to secure multiple English top-flight championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times across all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of playing time.
Player Update
- Alexander-Arnold may be out for six weeks due to injury
- Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman is in a challenge for his place at both club and country level
