Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Face Liverpool in Upcoming Champions League Match
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is moving forward according to plan, raising a chance that the Real Madrid right-back might be fit in time to face his former club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League match.
The 27-year-old international sustained a hamstring strain while playing against French club Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial estimates indicating a potential layoff of around six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to visit Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—just seven weeks since the incident took place.
Insiders familiar with the player's condition suggest that the player's recovery is progressing well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his first return to Anfield after signing for Real Madrid in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that departing from the club he entered as a six-year-old academy player was the "hardest decision he has ever made."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 games, contributing to win multiple English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
Since his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across all competitions, totaling over two and a half hours of game time.
Player Update
- Alexander-Arnold could be out for a month and a half due to his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman is in a battle for his place at both Real Madrid and country football
