Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold May Return to Face Liverpool in Upcoming Champions League Match
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year agreement
The defender's comeback is progressing according to plan, raising possibility that the Real Madrid right-back might return in time to confront his old club Liverpool in the upcoming European tie.
The 27-year-old international sustained a muscle injury during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the early stages, with early reports pointing to a possible layoff of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—just seven weeks since the incident occurred.
Insiders close to the player's condition indicate that the player's recovery is advancing well, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his first comeback to Liverpool's stadium after signing for Los Blancos in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that departing from the club he entered as a young academy talent was the "hardest decision he has ever made."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 appearances, helping win multiple Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times across various tournaments, logging 156 minutes of action.
Injury News
- Alexander-Arnold could be out for a month and a half due to injury
- The club paid Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman is in a fight for his place at both Real Madrid and country football
