Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face Liverpool in Forthcoming European Match
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is progressing according to plan, raising a chance that the Real Madrid defender might recover in time to play against his old club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League match.
The 27-year-old player experienced a muscle injury while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the fifth minute, with early estimates pointing to a potential absence of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—just over a month since the injury took place.
Reports familiar with the player's condition state that the player's comeback is advancing well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold may make his initial appearance to Anfield after signing for Real Madrid in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that leaving the club he entered as a young academy player was the "most difficult choice he has ever made."
During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 appearances, helping claim two Premier League titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
Since his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times in various tournaments, accumulating over two and a half hours of action.
Injury Update
- Alexander-Arnold may miss six weeks with injury
- The club paid Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a battle for his place at both Real Madrid and international level
