Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Play Against Liverpool in November's Champions League Match
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year contract
The defender's rehabilitation is moving forward smoothly, giving possibility that the Madrid right-back could recover soon enough to play against his former club Liverpool in November's Champions League match.
The 27-year-old international sustained a hamstring strain while playing against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the fifth minute, with early estimates pointing to a potential layoff of around six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—just seven weeks since the injury happened.
Reports close to the player's condition state that the defender's recovery is moving along favorably, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his first return to Anfield after joining Los Blancos in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the team he entered as a young youth talent was the "toughest choice he has ever made."
During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, contributing to secure multiple Premier League championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across all competitions, totaling over two and a half hours of playing time.
Player Update
- The defender might miss a month and a half with injury
- Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold is in a challenge for his spot at both club and international level
