Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold May Play Against Liverpool in Upcoming European Fixture
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term agreement
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is progressing according to plan, giving possibility that the Real Madrid right-back might be fit in time to confront his previous club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League tie.
The English player experienced a hamstring strain while playing against French club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the fifth minute, with early reports indicating a possible absence of around six weeks.
Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—exactly seven weeks after the injury happened.
Sources familiar with the situation indicate that the player's comeback is moving along favorably, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold might make his first comeback to Liverpool's stadium after moving to Real Madrid in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that departing from the team he joined as a six-year-old academy player was the "toughest choice he's ever made."
During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 appearances, contributing to claim two Premier League championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times in all competitions, totaling 156 minutes of action.
Player Status
- Alexander-Arnold might be out for a month and a half because of injury
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman is in a challenge for his place at both club and country level