Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face His Former Club in Upcoming Champions League Fixture
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year contract
The defender's comeback is advancing according to plan, giving hope that the Madrid right-back could return soon enough to face his previous team Liverpool in November's Champions League encounter.
The English international suffered a hamstring injury during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial indications suggesting a potential absence of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—exactly seven weeks after the incident happened.
Sources familiar with the player's condition indicate that the defender's healing process is progressing favorably, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his first appearance to Liverpool's stadium after joining Los Blancos in June.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that departing from the team he entered as a young youth player was the "toughest decision he has ever taken."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, helping win multiple English top-flight championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played five times in all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of playing time.
Player Status
- Alexander-Arnold could be out for six weeks with injury
- Real Madrid paid the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a challenge for his place at both club and international football
