Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Face His Former Club in Forthcoming Champions League Clash
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is moving forward according to plan, giving hope that the Real Madrid defender may recover in time to play against his old club Liverpool in November's Champions League encounter.
The English international experienced a hamstring strain while playing against French club Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the fifth minute, with initial indications indicating a potential layoff of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid will travel to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—precisely seven weeks since the injury took place.
Insiders familiar with the situation suggest that the player's recovery is moving along well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may make his first return to Anfield since moving to Los Blancos in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that leaving the team he entered as a young youth talent was the "hardest decision he's ever made."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 appearances, contributing to win two English top-flight championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played five times across all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of playing time.
Player Update
- Alexander-Arnold may miss six weeks with his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman is in a fight for his spot at both club and international level
