Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Face His Former Club in November's European Clash
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term deal
The defender's comeback is progressing smoothly, raising a chance that the Real Madrid defender might return soon enough to confront his previous club Liverpool in November's Champions League match.
The English international sustained a muscle problem while playing against French club Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with initial reports suggesting a possible absence of around six weeks.
Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—just over a month after the injury took place.
Sources close to the player's condition suggest that the defender's comeback is moving along well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his first appearance to Anfield since signing for Los Blancos in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the team he entered as a young academy player was the "most difficult decision he's ever taken."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, helping claim multiple Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times across various tournaments, accumulating over two and a half hours of game time.
Injury Status
- Alexander-Arnold could miss six weeks due to his hamstring issue
- The club paid Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman is in a fight for his spot at both club and international level