Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Might Return to Face His Former Club in Upcoming European Fixture
Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is moving forward well, raising hope that the Real Madrid defender might return in time to play against his former team Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League encounter.
The 27-year-old international sustained a hamstring injury while playing against French club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with initial estimates suggesting a possible absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to visit Liverpool on 4 November for the European fixture—precisely over a month since the injury happened.
Sources close to the player's condition indicate that the player's comeback is moving along favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial return to Anfield after moving to Los Blancos in June.
A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that departing from the club he joined as a six-year-old youth player was the "most difficult decision he has ever taken."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 appearances, helping win two English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across various tournaments, logging 156 minutes of game time.
Player Update
- The defender might be out for a month and a half due to injury
- The club paid the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman faces a challenge for his spot at both Real Madrid and country level
