Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold May Play Against Liverpool in Forthcoming Champions League Clash
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is moving forward according to plan, raising hope that the Real Madrid defender might recover soon enough to face his old team Liverpool in the upcoming European encounter.
The 27-year-old international sustained a muscle problem during a match against French side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial estimates indicating a potential layoff of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European fixture—exactly over a month since the injury happened.
Sources familiar with the situation state that the defender's recovery is progressing positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his first return to Anfield after moving to Real Madrid in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that leaving the club he entered as a young academy talent was the "hardest decision he's ever made."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made 354 appearances, helping secure two English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
Since moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times across all competitions, accumulating over two and a half hours of playing time.
Injury Status
- The defender may miss six weeks because of injury
- Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold is in a fight for his spot at both Real Madrid and international football
