Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Could Play Against His Former Club in Upcoming Champions League Fixture
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term deal
The defender's recovery is advancing smoothly, raising possibility that the Real Madrid defender may return in time to play against his old club Liverpool in the upcoming European encounter.
The English player suffered a muscle strain during a match against French club Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the fifth minute, with early estimates indicating a possible layoff of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League match—precisely over a month after the incident took place.
Reports familiar with the situation suggest that the defender's recovery is progressing favorably, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his first appearance to Liverpool's stadium after moving to Los Blancos in June.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the club he joined as a young youth talent was the "toughest choice he has ever taken."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 appearances, contributing to claim multiple Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions in all competitions, totaling 156 minutes of game time.
Injury News
- The defender might be out for a month and a half because of injury
- The club transferred funds to the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman faces a fight for his spot at both Real Madrid and country level
