Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold Might Return to Face Liverpool in Upcoming Champions League Clash
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term contract
The defender's comeback is moving forward well, raising possibility that the Madrid defender may recover soon enough to confront his old club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League encounter.
The 27-year-old international experienced a muscle problem while playing against French club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with initial estimates suggesting a potential absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—just over a month since the injury took place.
Insiders familiar with the player's condition indicate that the player's comeback is moving along favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could make his first return to Liverpool's stadium after signing for Real Madrid in June.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the club he entered as a six-year-old youth player was the "hardest decision he's ever made."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 games, contributing to secure multiple English top-flight championships, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.
Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions in all competitions, logging 156 minutes of playing time.
Injury News
- Alexander-Arnold might miss a month and a half due to injury
- Real Madrid paid Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold faces a fight for his spot at both Real Madrid and international football
