Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Might Face His Former Club in November's Champions League Match
Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year agreement
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is progressing well, giving hope that the Real Madrid defender could return soon enough to face his old club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League encounter.
The 27-year-old international suffered a muscle problem while playing against French club Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the early stages, with initial estimates suggesting a possible absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—exactly over a month after the incident took place.
Reports close to the situation indicate that the player's healing process is progressing favorably, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his initial return to Anfield since moving to Real Madrid in June.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that leaving the club he entered as a young youth talent was the "toughest choice he has ever made."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 games, contributing to secure two English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times in various tournaments, totaling 156 minutes of playing time.
Injury News
- The defender might miss six weeks with injury
- The club paid Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold is in a fight for his place at both Real Madrid and country football
