Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Might Return to Face Liverpool in Forthcoming Champions League Fixture
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year agreement
The defender's comeback is moving forward well, raising possibility that the Real Madrid right-back could recover in time to play against his former club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League match.
The 27-year-old international experienced a muscle strain during a match against French club Marseille in the group stage of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the fifth minute, with early estimates suggesting a possible layoff of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—exactly seven weeks since the injury occurred.
Insiders close to the situation indicate that the defender's healing process is moving along positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial appearance to Anfield after signing for Los Blancos in June.
A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the team he joined as a young youth talent was the "hardest choice he's ever made."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, contributing to secure multiple English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.
After moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across all competitions, logging 156 minutes of playing time.
Injury Update
- The defender might be out for a month and a half with injury
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman is in a challenge for his spot at both Real Madrid and country level
