Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Face His Former Club in November's European Clash
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term agreement
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is moving forward smoothly, giving possibility that the Madrid defender might return soon enough to play against his former club Liverpool in November's Champions League encounter.
The 27-year-old international experienced a muscle strain while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the early stages, with early estimates suggesting a possible layoff of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—precisely over a month since the incident happened.
Reports close to the situation state that the defender's recovery is advancing well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his first appearance to Liverpool's stadium after moving to Real Madrid in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that departing from the club he entered as a six-year-old academy talent was the "toughest decision he has ever taken."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made 354 appearances, helping claim two Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across all competitions, accumulating over two and a half hours of game time.
Player Update
- The defender could miss a month and a half because of his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman is in a fight for his spot at both Real Madrid and international football
