Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Play Against Liverpool in Forthcoming European Clash
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year deal
The defender's recovery is advancing smoothly, giving a chance that the Madrid right-back could return soon enough to face his former team Liverpool in the upcoming European encounter.
The English international experienced a hamstring problem while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the fifth minute, with early reports pointing to a possible layoff of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—exactly over a month since the injury happened.
Insiders close to the situation state that the player's comeback is moving along favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his initial return to Anfield since moving to Real Madrid in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the team he entered as a six-year-old youth talent was the "most difficult choice he's ever made."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 appearances, contributing to win multiple English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions across all competitions, totaling over two and a half hours of action.
Player Status
- The defender may be out for a month and a half with his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a fight for his place at both Real Madrid and country level
