Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold May Play Against Liverpool in Upcoming Champions League Fixture
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term contract
The defender's rehabilitation is advancing well, raising hope that the Real Madrid defender may return in time to face his former team Liverpool in November's Champions League encounter.
The English international experienced a muscle strain during a match against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the early stages, with initial reports pointing to a possible layoff of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to visit Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—exactly seven weeks after the incident took place.
Reports familiar with the situation indicate that the player's comeback is progressing well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial comeback to Anfield since signing for Real Madrid in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that leaving the club he entered as a young youth talent was the "hardest choice he's ever taken."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 games, contributing to win multiple English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across all competitions, accumulating over two and a half hours of playing time.
Injury Update
- The defender could miss a month and a half due to injury
- Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold is in a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and country football
