Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Might Face Liverpool in November's Champions League Match
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year deal
The defender's rehabilitation is progressing smoothly, raising hope that the Madrid right-back might return in time to face his old team Liverpool in November's Champions League tie.
The English international sustained a muscle problem during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the fifth minute, with early reports indicating a potential layoff of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—exactly seven weeks since the injury took place.
Reports familiar with the player's condition indicate that the defender's healing process is moving along favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold may make his first appearance to Liverpool's stadium since moving to Real Madrid in June.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously said that leaving the team he entered as a young youth talent was the "most difficult choice he's ever made."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 appearances, helping claim two Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
Since his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times across various tournaments, logging over two and a half hours of action.
Player Status
- Alexander-Arnold may miss six weeks due to his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold faces a fight for his place at both club and international football
