Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Face Liverpool in Upcoming Champions League Clash
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is moving forward according to plan, raising hope that the Real Madrid defender may be fit soon enough to play against his old club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League match.
The 27-year-old international suffered a muscle injury during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial estimates indicating a possible layoff of around six weeks.
Real Madrid will travel to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—precisely seven weeks since the incident took place.
Reports close to the player's condition indicate that the defender's comeback is progressing well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could make his first appearance to Anfield since joining Real Madrid in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the team he entered as a six-year-old youth talent was the "toughest decision he's ever made."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 games, contributing to win two Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.
After joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times in various tournaments, logging over two and a half hours of game time.
Injury News
- Alexander-Arnold could be out for a month and a half because of his hamstring issue
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for his place at both Real Madrid and country football
