Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold May Play Against Liverpool in Upcoming Champions League Clash
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term contract
The defender's comeback is progressing well, raising possibility that the Madrid defender might return in time to confront his previous club Liverpool in November's European match.
The 27-year-old international suffered a muscle strain during a match against French side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the early stages, with initial indications suggesting a possible absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—precisely over a month since the injury took place.
Insiders familiar with the player's condition indicate that the player's comeback is progressing well, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could make his first return to Anfield since moving to Los Blancos in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that leaving the club he entered as a six-year-old youth player was the "most difficult decision he's ever taken."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made 354 appearances, helping claim multiple English top-flight championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions across all competitions, totaling over two and a half hours of playing time.
Injury Status
- Alexander-Arnold might miss a month and a half due to injury
- Real Madrid paid Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman is in a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and country football
