Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Might Face His Former Club in Upcoming European Fixture
Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year deal
The defender's recovery is moving forward according to plan, giving hope that the Madrid right-back could recover soon enough to confront his former team Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League match.
The 27-year-old international suffered a muscle problem while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the fifth minute, with initial reports pointing to a potential layoff of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to visit Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—just over a month since the incident happened.
Sources close to the situation suggest that the player's recovery is advancing well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial return to Anfield after moving to Los Blancos in June.
A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously said that departing from the team he entered as a young academy talent was the "hardest choice he has ever made."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 games, helping secure two English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played five times across all competitions, logging 156 minutes of action.
Player Status
- The defender might be out for six weeks with his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a battle for his place at both club and international football
