Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Might Face His Former Club in Upcoming European Match
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is progressing smoothly, giving possibility that the Real Madrid right-back may be fit in time to play against his previous club Liverpool in November's Champions League match.
The English player experienced a hamstring strain while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with early reports indicating a potential layoff of around six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to visit Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—exactly over a month since the injury occurred.
Insiders close to the player's condition state that the defender's healing process is moving along positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his first return to Liverpool's stadium after moving to Real Madrid in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that leaving the club he entered as a six-year-old academy player was the "toughest choice he's ever made."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 games, contributing to secure multiple Premier League titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times in various tournaments, accumulating over two and a half hours of playing time.
Injury News
- The defender might be out for six weeks with his hamstring issue
- The club paid the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a fight for his place at both Real Madrid and international level
