Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Play Against Liverpool in Upcoming European Clash
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year contract
The defender's comeback is progressing smoothly, giving possibility that the Real Madrid defender may be fit in time to confront his former club Liverpool in November's Champions League encounter.
The 27-year-old player suffered a muscle injury while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the early stages, with early indications pointing to a possible layoff of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid will travel to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—just over a month since the incident occurred.
Reports familiar with the situation suggest that the defender's recovery is progressing favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his first return to Liverpool's stadium since signing for Los Blancos in June.
A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that leaving the team he entered as a six-year-old academy talent was the "toughest choice he's ever made."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 games, contributing to secure two English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions across all competitions, totaling over two and a half hours of playing time.
Injury Status
- Alexander-Arnold could be out for six weeks with injury
- Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold faces a fight for his spot at both Real Madrid and international level
