Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold May Return to Face Liverpool in November's Champions League Match
Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is moving forward well, raising hope that the Madrid defender may return in time to face his previous team Liverpool in November's European encounter.
The 27-year-old international suffered a muscle strain while playing against French side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the early stages, with early indications pointing to a potential layoff of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League match—precisely seven weeks after the incident took place.
Sources familiar with the situation indicate that the player's healing process is moving along well, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could make his first return to Anfield after moving to Real Madrid in June.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously said that leaving the team he entered as a six-year-old youth talent was the "most difficult decision he's ever made."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 appearances, contributing to win two English top-flight championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions in all competitions, accumulating over two and a half hours of playing time.
Injury Update
- Alexander-Arnold may miss six weeks because of his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman is in a fight for his spot at both club and country football
