Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold Might Play Against His Former Club in Forthcoming Champions League Match
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is advancing smoothly, raising a chance that the Real Madrid defender might be fit in time to play against his old team Liverpool in the upcoming European match.
The 27-year-old international experienced a muscle problem during a match against French club Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the early stages, with initial reports pointing to a possible absence of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—exactly seven weeks after the incident occurred.
Sources close to the situation indicate that the defender's recovery is advancing positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold may make his initial comeback to Anfield after joining Real Madrid in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that leaving the team he entered as a six-year-old academy player was the "most difficult decision he has ever made."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, contributing to secure two Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions in various tournaments, totaling over two and a half hours of playing time.
Player Status
- Alexander-Arnold may be out for six weeks due to his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold faces a challenge for his spot at both club and international level
