Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Face His Former Club in Forthcoming European Fixture
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year agreement
The defender's rehabilitation is moving forward smoothly, giving possibility that the Madrid defender might be fit soon enough to play against his former club Liverpool in the upcoming European match.
The English international experienced a muscle problem during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the early stages, with early reports pointing to a potential layoff of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League match—precisely over a month after the incident occurred.
Sources close to the situation indicate that the defender's recovery is progressing positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold might make his initial comeback to Liverpool's stadium after signing for Real Madrid in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the club he entered as a young youth talent was the "hardest decision he's ever taken."
During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, helping secure two English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played five times across various tournaments, logging 156 minutes of action.
Player Status
- Alexander-Arnold could miss six weeks with injury
- The club transferred funds to the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold is in a challenge for his spot at both Real Madrid and international level
