Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face His Former Club in Upcoming European Match
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is advancing according to plan, giving possibility that the Real Madrid defender might be fit soon enough to play against his old team Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League tie.
The English player experienced a muscle problem while playing against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the early stages, with early indications pointing to a potential absence of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League match—exactly over a month after the incident took place.
Reports close to the player's condition state that the defender's recovery is progressing positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial comeback to Liverpool's stadium after signing for Los Blancos in June.
A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that departing from the club he entered as a young academy talent was the "hardest choice he's ever made."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 appearances, helping win multiple English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across various tournaments, accumulating 156 minutes of game time.
Injury News
- The defender may be out for six weeks due to injury
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold faces a fight for his spot at both club and international level