Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold May Face Liverpool in November's Champions League Match
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year contract
The defender's rehabilitation is progressing smoothly, raising possibility that the Real Madrid right-back might recover soon enough to face his previous club Liverpool in November's Champions League match.
The 27-year-old player experienced a hamstring strain while playing against French club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the fifth minute, with early indications pointing to a potential layoff of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—exactly over a month since the injury took place.
Insiders close to the situation suggest that the defender's recovery is advancing positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his initial return to Anfield since moving to Los Blancos in June.
A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the team he joined as a young academy talent was the "toughest decision he has ever taken."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 games, contributing to secure two Premier League championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times in various tournaments, logging 156 minutes of game time.
Injury Update
- Alexander-Arnold could miss a month and a half with injury
- Real Madrid paid the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold faces a challenge for his place at both club and international football