Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold May Face His Former Club in November's European Clash
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year agreement
The defender's rehabilitation is moving forward according to plan, giving possibility that the Madrid right-back could be fit in time to confront his former club Liverpool in the upcoming European encounter.
The 27-year-old international suffered a hamstring strain while playing against French club Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the early stages, with early indications indicating a potential absence of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—just seven weeks after the incident occurred.
Insiders close to the situation suggest that the player's comeback is advancing positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold may make his first appearance to Liverpool's stadium since joining Real Madrid in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that departing from the club he joined as a six-year-old academy talent was the "hardest choice he's ever made."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 games, contributing to win two Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times across all competitions, totaling over two and a half hours of action.
Player Status
- The defender might miss a month and a half with his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a battle for his spot at both club and international level
