Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Might Play Against Liverpool in November's Champions League Match
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year deal
The defender's comeback is moving forward smoothly, raising hope that the Madrid right-back could recover in time to confront his previous club Liverpool in November's European encounter.
The 27-year-old player suffered a hamstring problem during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the fifth minute, with early estimates suggesting a possible layoff of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—exactly seven weeks since the injury took place.
Insiders close to the player's condition state that the player's recovery is progressing positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold may make his initial return to Liverpool's stadium since moving to Real Madrid in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that leaving the team he entered as a six-year-old youth player was the "most difficult decision he's ever taken."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 games, helping secure two English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times in all competitions, totaling over two and a half hours of action.
Injury Update
- The defender may miss six weeks due to injury
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold is in a fight for his spot at both club and international football
