Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face Liverpool in Forthcoming Champions League Match
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year agreement
The defender's recovery is advancing smoothly, raising hope that the Real Madrid defender could return in time to face his old team Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League match.
The English international experienced a hamstring strain during a match against French club Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the early stages, with early reports suggesting a potential absence of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—just over a month since the incident occurred.
Reports close to the player's condition indicate that the player's healing process is moving along positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his initial return to Anfield since moving to Real Madrid in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the team he joined as a six-year-old youth player was the "toughest decision he has ever taken."
During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, helping win two English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions in all competitions, totaling 156 minutes of playing time.
Injury Status
- The defender might be out for six weeks due to his hamstring issue
- The club paid the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman is in a battle for his place at both club and international level
