Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Might Play Against Liverpool in November's European Match
Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term agreement
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is advancing according to plan, raising a chance that the Real Madrid right-back might be fit soon enough to face his previous club Liverpool in November's Champions League match.
The 27-year-old international sustained a muscle strain while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the early stages, with initial indications pointing to a possible absence of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—just seven weeks since the incident happened.
Insiders close to the situation suggest that the defender's healing process is moving along positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his initial comeback to Anfield after moving to Los Blancos in June.
A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the club he entered as a young academy player was the "toughest choice he has ever taken."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, contributing to claim two English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions in various tournaments, totaling over two and a half hours of action.
Player Status
- Alexander-Arnold could miss six weeks with his hamstring issue
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold faces a challenge for his spot at both club and country football