Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Might Face Liverpool in Upcoming European Clash
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year contract
The defender's rehabilitation is progressing smoothly, giving a chance that the Real Madrid defender could return in time to play against his previous club Liverpool in November's Champions League tie.
The 27-year-old international experienced a hamstring strain while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the early stages, with initial reports suggesting a potential absence of around six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—exactly seven weeks since the injury took place.
Sources close to the player's condition suggest that the player's recovery is moving along favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his first comeback to Liverpool's stadium since joining Real Madrid in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that departing from the team he joined as a six-year-old youth talent was the "hardest decision he has ever made."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made 354 appearances, helping win multiple English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
Since joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times in all competitions, accumulating over two and a half hours of action.
Player Status
- The defender could miss a month and a half because of his hamstring issue
- The club paid Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold is in a challenge for his spot at both club and international level
