Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold May Face His Former Club in November's Champions League Fixture
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year agreement
The defender's comeback is advancing well, giving possibility that the Madrid defender might be fit in time to confront his previous club Liverpool in the upcoming European match.
The English player experienced a hamstring problem while playing against French club Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial estimates pointing to a potential absence of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—precisely over a month after the injury took place.
Reports familiar with the player's condition suggest that the player's comeback is advancing positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold might make his initial appearance to Anfield after moving to Los Blancos in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that departing from the team he entered as a young academy talent was the "most difficult decision he's ever taken."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 appearances, contributing to win two Premier League championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across all competitions, accumulating 156 minutes of playing time.
Injury Status
- The defender might miss a month and a half due to his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman faces a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and international football
