Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold Might Return to Face His Former Club in November's European Clash
Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is progressing well, giving hope that the Real Madrid defender may return in time to face his former team Liverpool in November's Champions League match.
The 27-year-old international suffered a muscle problem while playing against French club Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the fifth minute, with initial estimates indicating a potential absence of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—just over a month since the incident took place.
Reports close to the player's condition state that the defender's recovery is advancing positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his initial return to Liverpool's stadium since joining Los Blancos in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that departing from the team he entered as a six-year-old academy talent was the "most difficult choice he's ever taken."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made 354 games, helping win multiple English top-flight championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times across various tournaments, totaling 156 minutes of playing time.
Player Status
- The defender may miss a month and a half because of his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and international football
