Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold May Face Liverpool in November's Champions League Fixture
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is advancing smoothly, raising hope that the Madrid right-back could return soon enough to play against his former club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League encounter.
The English player experienced a muscle injury while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the fifth minute, with initial estimates pointing to a potential layoff of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League match—precisely over a month after the incident occurred.
Insiders familiar with the player's condition suggest that the player's healing process is progressing positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold might make his initial appearance to Liverpool's stadium since joining Real Madrid in June.
A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the team he joined as a young youth talent was the "hardest decision he's ever made."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, helping claim multiple Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played five times in all competitions, totaling over two and a half hours of playing time.
Injury News
- The defender might miss a month and a half with injury
- Real Madrid paid Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman faces a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and international level
