Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Might Face His Former Club in Forthcoming Champions League Clash
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is moving forward smoothly, raising a chance that the Madrid right-back may recover in time to confront his previous club Liverpool in November's Champions League match.
The English player sustained a hamstring injury while playing against French side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the fifth minute, with initial reports indicating a possible absence of around six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League match—precisely over a month since the incident happened.
Insiders close to the situation indicate that the defender's recovery is moving along favorably, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may make his first return to Liverpool's stadium after joining Real Madrid in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously said that leaving the team he entered as a young youth talent was the "toughest choice he has ever made."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 games, contributing to secure two Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times across all competitions, accumulating over two and a half hours of playing time.
Injury Status
- Alexander-Arnold could miss six weeks due to injury
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a battle for his place at both club and country level