Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold May Return to Face His Former Club in Upcoming European Clash
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year agreement
The defender's comeback is progressing smoothly, giving hope that the Madrid right-back could return soon enough to play against his previous club Liverpool in November's Champions League tie.
The English player sustained a muscle strain during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the fifth minute, with initial indications pointing to a possible absence of around six weeks.
Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—exactly over a month after the injury happened.
Sources familiar with the situation indicate that the defender's comeback is moving along well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold might make his first appearance to Anfield since moving to Real Madrid in June.
A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously said that departing from the club he entered as a young youth player was the "hardest choice he's ever made."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 games, contributing to claim two Premier League championships, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.
After joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions across all competitions, logging 156 minutes of playing time.
Injury Update
- Alexander-Arnold might be out for a month and a half because of injury
- Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for his spot at both club and international football
