Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold Might Return to Face His Former Club in Upcoming Champions League Clash
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year deal
The defender's comeback is moving forward according to plan, giving hope that the Real Madrid right-back might return in time to face his old team Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League tie.
The 27-year-old player experienced a hamstring injury during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the fifth minute, with early estimates indicating a potential layoff of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—precisely seven weeks after the incident happened.
Sources familiar with the situation suggest that the player's recovery is progressing positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial return to Anfield after joining Los Blancos in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that leaving the club he joined as a young youth talent was the "toughest decision he has ever made."
During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 games, helping secure two English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions across all competitions, accumulating 156 minutes of playing time.
Injury Update
- The defender might miss a month and a half because of injury
- Real Madrid paid Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for his spot at both club and country level
