Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Face His Former Club in Upcoming European Fixture
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is moving forward according to plan, raising hope that the Real Madrid right-back could recover soon enough to face his old club Liverpool in November's European tie.
The 27-year-old international suffered a hamstring injury while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the early stages, with initial indications pointing to a potential layoff of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—exactly over a month since the injury occurred.
Insiders close to the situation indicate that the defender's comeback is progressing well, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his initial comeback to Liverpool's stadium after signing for Real Madrid in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that departing from the team he joined as a six-year-old youth player was the "most difficult decision he's ever taken."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, contributing to secure multiple Premier League titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions in various tournaments, accumulating over two and a half hours of action.
Player Status
- The defender might miss a month and a half because of his hamstring issue
- The club transferred funds to the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold faces a fight for his spot at both Real Madrid and international football
