Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Face His Former Club in Forthcoming European Fixture
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is advancing well, giving hope that the Madrid defender may recover soon enough to confront his old team Liverpool in November's Champions League match.
The English player suffered a hamstring problem during a match against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the early stages, with initial indications pointing to a potential absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to visit Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League match—exactly over a month after the incident took place.
Sources close to the player's condition suggest that the player's recovery is advancing positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold may make his first appearance to Anfield since signing for Real Madrid in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that departing from the club he joined as a six-year-old youth talent was the "hardest choice he's ever taken."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 appearances, contributing to win multiple Premier League championships, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.
After his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions in various tournaments, accumulating over two and a half hours of action.
Player Status
- Alexander-Arnold might be out for a month and a half with injury
- The club transferred funds to the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman is in a fight for his place at both Real Madrid and international level
