Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Play Against His Former Club in Forthcoming European Fixture
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year deal
The defender's recovery is advancing smoothly, giving possibility that the Madrid defender could recover soon enough to confront his previous team Liverpool in November's Champions League match.
The 27-year-old international experienced a muscle problem while playing against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the early stages, with early indications indicating a possible layoff of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League match—just over a month since the incident happened.
Reports close to the situation indicate that the player's comeback is progressing well, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold may make his first appearance to Anfield after signing for Real Madrid in June.
A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that leaving the club he entered as a young youth talent was the "toughest choice he's ever taken."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 appearances, helping claim multiple Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
Since joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times in all competitions, logging 156 minutes of game time.
Player Status
- The defender might miss a month and a half with his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold faces a fight for his spot at both club and country level
