Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Play Against Liverpool in November's European Clash
Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year contract
The defender's rehabilitation is progressing smoothly, raising possibility that the Real Madrid right-back might recover in time to play against his former club Liverpool in November's European match.
The English international sustained a muscle injury while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial estimates indicating a possible absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League match—just over a month after the injury took place.
Insiders close to the situation indicate that the player's comeback is moving along positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial appearance to Anfield after joining Los Blancos in June.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the club he entered as a six-year-old academy talent was the "toughest decision he has ever made."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 appearances, contributing to win two Premier League titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times across all competitions, accumulating over two and a half hours of game time.
Player Update
- Alexander-Arnold could be out for a month and a half due to his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman is in a battle for his place at both club and international level
