Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold May Play Against His Former Club in Forthcoming European Match
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is advancing smoothly, raising a chance that the Madrid right-back might recover in time to face his old team Liverpool in November's Champions League encounter.
The English player sustained a muscle strain during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the fifth minute, with early reports pointing to a possible absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid will travel to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—precisely seven weeks since the incident took place.
Reports close to the player's condition suggest that the player's recovery is advancing positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial comeback to Anfield since joining Real Madrid in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that leaving the team he entered as a six-year-old youth talent was the "hardest decision he has ever taken."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 games, helping win two English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions across various tournaments, totaling 156 minutes of playing time.
Injury News
- The defender may miss six weeks with his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman is in a challenge for his place at both club and international level
