Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold Might Return to Face His Former Club in November's European Fixture
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term agreement
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is moving forward according to plan, raising hope that the Real Madrid defender may return soon enough to play against his old team Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League match.
The 27-year-old player sustained a muscle problem while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the early stages, with initial estimates indicating a potential absence of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—precisely seven weeks since the incident occurred.
Sources close to the situation state that the player's recovery is progressing favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his initial return to Liverpool's stadium after moving to Real Madrid in June.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously said that departing from the team he entered as a young youth talent was the "hardest decision he has ever taken."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 appearances, contributing to secure multiple English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
Since his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions in all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of action.
Injury Status
- Alexander-Arnold might miss six weeks due to his hamstring issue
- The club transferred funds to the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold is in a fight for his place at both Real Madrid and country level
