Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold May Play Against His Former Club in Forthcoming Champions League Match
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year agreement
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is progressing according to plan, raising possibility that the Madrid right-back may be fit in time to face his former club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League tie.
The 27-year-old player suffered a muscle strain while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the fifth minute, with early indications indicating a possible absence of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—precisely seven weeks since the incident occurred.
Reports close to the player's condition state that the defender's comeback is moving along well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his first comeback to Anfield since moving to Los Blancos in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that leaving the team he entered as a six-year-old academy talent was the "most difficult choice he's ever made."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 games, contributing to win two English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions across various tournaments, totaling over two and a half hours of playing time.
Player Update
- Alexander-Arnold might be out for six weeks because of injury
- Real Madrid paid the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold is in a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and country level
