Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Could Face His Former Club in Upcoming European Clash
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year agreement
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is advancing according to plan, giving a chance that the Madrid defender might be fit in time to face his previous club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League encounter.
The 27-year-old international suffered a hamstring strain during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the early stages, with initial indications pointing to a possible absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—precisely over a month since the injury took place.
Reports close to the situation suggest that the defender's healing process is progressing favorably, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold might make his first appearance to Anfield after moving to Los Blancos in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the team he entered as a young youth player was the "most difficult decision he's ever taken."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made 354 appearances, helping claim multiple English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions in various tournaments, totaling over two and a half hours of action.
Player Status
- The defender could be out for six weeks with his hamstring issue
- The club paid the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold faces a fight for his place at both Real Madrid and international level
