Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold Might Play Against His Former Club in Forthcoming European Fixture
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is moving forward according to plan, giving a chance that the Madrid defender may be fit soon enough to face his old club Liverpool in the upcoming European tie.
The 27-year-old player suffered a muscle injury during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the fifth minute, with early indications pointing to a possible absence of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—exactly over a month since the injury took place.
Reports close to the situation indicate that the defender's comeback is advancing well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may make his initial return to Anfield since moving to Los Blancos in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously said that leaving the team he entered as a young youth player was the "most difficult decision he's ever taken."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made 354 appearances, contributing to secure two English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions in various tournaments, totaling 156 minutes of action.
Injury News
- Alexander-Arnold may miss six weeks with his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold is in a battle for his place at both club and country football
