Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Might Face His Former Club in November's Champions League Match
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year contract
The defender's recovery is progressing smoothly, raising a chance that the Madrid defender might return in time to confront his former club Liverpool in the upcoming European encounter.
The English player experienced a muscle injury while playing against French club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the fifth minute, with initial reports suggesting a potential absence of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—exactly over a month since the incident occurred.
Reports close to the situation indicate that the defender's recovery is advancing favorably, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his initial return to Liverpool's stadium since signing for Los Blancos in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously said that leaving the team he entered as a six-year-old academy player was the "hardest decision he's ever made."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 games, helping claim multiple English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions across all competitions, logging 156 minutes of action.
Player Update
- The defender could be out for a month and a half due to injury
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a fight for his spot at both club and country level
