Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face Liverpool in Forthcoming Champions League Match
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is progressing well, raising possibility that the Real Madrid right-back might be fit soon enough to play against his former club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League match.
The 27-year-old international suffered a muscle strain during a match against French club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the early stages, with early reports pointing to a possible layoff of around six weeks.
Real Madrid will travel to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—precisely seven weeks after the injury took place.
Insiders familiar with the player's condition state that the player's comeback is advancing well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial return to Anfield since signing for Los Blancos in June.
A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously said that departing from the team he entered as a young youth player was the "most difficult decision he has ever made."
During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, contributing to claim multiple Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
Since moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions across various tournaments, totaling 156 minutes of action.
Injury Status
- Alexander-Arnold might miss six weeks with injury
- Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman is in a challenge for his spot at both club and international football
