Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face Liverpool in November's European Fixture
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year agreement
The defender's comeback is advancing smoothly, raising a chance that the Madrid right-back might return in time to confront his former team Liverpool in the upcoming European tie.
The English international sustained a muscle injury during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the fifth minute, with initial estimates suggesting a possible layoff of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—just over a month since the injury took place.
Sources close to the player's condition indicate that the defender's healing process is moving along favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could make his first appearance to Liverpool's stadium after signing for Real Madrid in June.
A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that leaving the team he joined as a young academy player was the "hardest decision he's ever taken."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, helping claim two English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions in various tournaments, totaling 156 minutes of action.
Injury Status
- The defender might be out for a month and a half due to injury
- The club transferred funds to the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a fight for his place at both club and international level
