Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Might Play Against Liverpool in Upcoming European Fixture
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term agreement
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is advancing smoothly, raising possibility that the Real Madrid right-back may return soon enough to confront his old club Liverpool in November's European match.
The 27-year-old player experienced a hamstring strain during a match against French side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the early stages, with initial indications pointing to a possible absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—just over a month after the injury happened.
Reports familiar with the player's condition suggest that the defender's recovery is advancing positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may make his first return to Anfield after moving to Real Madrid in June.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that departing from the team he joined as a six-year-old youth player was the "most difficult decision he has ever taken."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 appearances, contributing to secure multiple English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
Since joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions in various tournaments, accumulating 156 minutes of game time.
Injury News
- The defender could be out for a month and a half because of injury
- The club paid the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a fight for his spot at both Real Madrid and international level
