Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold May Face Liverpool in Upcoming European Match
Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year contract
The defender's comeback is progressing smoothly, giving a chance that the Real Madrid right-back could recover soon enough to confront his previous team Liverpool in November's European encounter.
The 27-year-old international suffered a hamstring injury while playing against French club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial reports pointing to a potential layoff of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—precisely over a month after the injury happened.
Reports close to the situation state that the player's comeback is moving along well, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial return to Anfield after joining Real Madrid in June.
A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously said that leaving the club he joined as a six-year-old academy player was the "toughest choice he has ever taken."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, helping win multiple Premier League championships, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.
Since his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions across various tournaments, logging over two and a half hours of playing time.
Injury News
- The defender may miss six weeks because of injury
- Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a challenge for his spot at both Real Madrid and country level
