Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold May Play Against His Former Club in Forthcoming European Match
Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is moving forward well, raising hope that the Real Madrid defender could return in time to confront his previous team Liverpool in November's Champions League encounter.
The 27-year-old international experienced a hamstring strain while playing against French side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the early stages, with early indications suggesting a potential absence of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to visit Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—just over a month after the incident happened.
Reports close to the situation indicate that the player's recovery is progressing well, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold may make his first comeback to Liverpool's stadium since moving to Los Blancos in June.
A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously said that leaving the club he joined as a young youth talent was the "toughest choice he's ever made."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 games, helping win two English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions in all competitions, accumulating 156 minutes of playing time.
Injury Update
- Alexander-Arnold may miss a month and a half because of injury
- The club paid Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold is in a fight for his place at both Real Madrid and international level
