Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Might Face His Former Club in Upcoming Champions League Match
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year agreement
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is progressing according to plan, raising a chance that the Madrid defender may recover in time to confront his old club Liverpool in the upcoming European tie.
The English player suffered a muscle injury during a match against French side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the early stages, with initial estimates pointing to a potential absence of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—just over a month since the incident took place.
Reports familiar with the situation state that the player's comeback is moving along well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his initial return to Liverpool's stadium since signing for Real Madrid in June.
A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that departing from the club he joined as a young academy talent was the "most difficult decision he's ever made."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 games, contributing to claim two Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions in various tournaments, accumulating over two and a half hours of playing time.
Injury Update
- The defender may be out for a month and a half due to his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold faces a fight for his spot at both club and international level
