Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face Liverpool in November's European Fixture
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year agreement
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is moving forward smoothly, raising hope that the Madrid right-back might recover in time to face his old club Liverpool in November's Champions League encounter.
The English player sustained a muscle problem during a match against French club 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 possible layoff of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—precisely seven weeks after the incident took place.
Insiders close to the player's condition indicate that the player's recovery is progressing favorably, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could make his first appearance to Anfield since signing for Real Madrid in June.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that leaving the club he entered as a young youth talent was the "most difficult decision he has ever made."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, helping secure two English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.
After joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played five times across all competitions, totaling 156 minutes of playing time.
Injury Update
- The defender may miss six weeks due to injury
- Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and international football
