Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Face Liverpool in November's European Fixture
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term agreement
The defender's rehabilitation is progressing smoothly, raising hope that the Real Madrid right-back may return soon enough to face his previous team Liverpool in November's European encounter.
The English international experienced a hamstring problem while playing against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the fifth minute, with early reports pointing to a potential absence of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to visit Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—exactly over a month since the injury took place.
Insiders familiar with the player's condition suggest that the defender's healing process is progressing well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial comeback to Liverpool's stadium after signing for Los Blancos in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that leaving the team he joined as a young youth player was the "most difficult choice he has ever made."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 appearances, contributing to secure two Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times in various tournaments, accumulating over two and a half hours of game time.
Player Status
- The defender may miss a month and a half due to injury
- Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold is in a fight for his place at both club and country football
