Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Face Liverpool in November's Champions League Match
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is moving forward well, giving hope that the Madrid right-back could recover in time to play against his previous team Liverpool in November's Champions League encounter.
The 27-year-old international experienced a muscle injury during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the fifth minute, with early reports pointing to a potential absence of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League match—just over a month since the incident occurred.
Insiders familiar with the situation state that the player's healing process is moving along positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may make his first return to Liverpool's stadium since moving to Los Blancos in June.
A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the team he joined as a six-year-old academy talent was the "most difficult decision he has ever taken."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, helping win multiple Premier League titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
Since moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times across all competitions, accumulating over two and a half hours of game time.
Player Update
- Alexander-Arnold may miss six weeks with his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman is in a challenge for his spot at both club and international level
