Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold May Face His Former Club in Upcoming European Clash
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year contract
The defender's recovery is advancing according to plan, giving hope that the Madrid defender could recover in time to face his former club Liverpool in November's European match.
The 27-year-old player sustained a hamstring strain while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the fifth minute, with early estimates pointing to a possible absence of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on 4 November for the European fixture—precisely over a month after the incident took place.
Insiders familiar with the situation suggest that the defender's recovery is progressing favorably, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial return to Liverpool's stadium after moving to Real Madrid in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that departing from the team he joined as a six-year-old youth talent was the "hardest choice he has ever taken."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, helping secure two Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times in various tournaments, accumulating over two and a half hours of playing time.
Injury News
- Alexander-Arnold may miss a month and a half due to injury
- Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman is in a fight for his spot at both club and country level
