Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold May Face Liverpool in November's Champions League Match
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is moving forward smoothly, raising possibility that the Madrid defender could recover soon enough to face his previous team Liverpool in November's Champions League tie.
The English international experienced a hamstring problem during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial reports suggesting a possible layoff of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—just seven weeks after the injury took place.
Sources familiar with the player's condition state that the defender's recovery is advancing favorably, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his first return to Liverpool's stadium since moving to Real Madrid in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that departing from the team he joined as a young youth talent was the "most difficult choice he has ever taken."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, helping claim two English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.
After joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times across various tournaments, accumulating 156 minutes of game time.
Injury Status
- Alexander-Arnold could be out for six weeks because of injury
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for his spot at both club and international level
