Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Might Face His Former Club in November's European Fixture
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is progressing according to plan, raising possibility that the Madrid defender may recover in time to play against his previous team Liverpool in the upcoming European tie.
The 27-year-old international experienced a muscle strain during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the early stages, with early indications pointing to a potential absence of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European fixture—exactly over a month since the incident occurred.
Insiders close to the player's condition indicate that the player's recovery is moving along well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial appearance to Liverpool's stadium since moving to Real Madrid in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that departing from the team he entered as a young academy talent was the "hardest decision he's ever made."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, helping win two English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
Since moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times in all competitions, totaling 156 minutes of playing time.
Injury Status
- Alexander-Arnold could be out for six weeks because of injury
- The club transferred funds to the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold is in a challenge for his spot at both Real Madrid and country level
