Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Play Against His Former Club in Forthcoming Champions League Fixture
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is advancing smoothly, raising hope that the Madrid defender might recover in time to confront his previous team Liverpool in November's Champions League tie.
The English player experienced a hamstring problem during a match against French club Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the fifth minute, with initial reports indicating a possible layoff of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—exactly seven weeks after the injury took place.
Insiders close to the player's condition indicate that the player's comeback is progressing well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may make his first appearance to Anfield after signing for Los Blancos in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that leaving the team he joined as a six-year-old academy talent was the "hardest decision he's ever taken."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 appearances, contributing to win multiple English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times in various tournaments, accumulating over two and a half hours of playing time.
Player Update
- The defender may miss six weeks because of his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold faces a fight for his spot at both club and country football
