Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold May Return to Face Liverpool in Upcoming European Match
Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term contract
The defender's recovery is moving forward according to plan, giving a chance that the Real Madrid right-back could return soon enough to confront his previous club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League encounter.
The 27-year-old international suffered a muscle strain while playing against French side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial indications pointing to a possible layoff of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League match—exactly seven weeks after the incident occurred.
Insiders close to the situation suggest that the player's healing process is moving along favorably, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial appearance to Anfield since moving to Los Blancos in June.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that departing from the club he entered as a young academy player was the "toughest decision he's ever taken."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 appearances, contributing to secure multiple Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played five times in various tournaments, logging over two and a half hours of action.
Injury News
- Alexander-Arnold might miss a month and a half with his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman is in a challenge for his spot at both club and international level
