Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold May Face Liverpool in Forthcoming European Fixture
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term deal
The defender's comeback is advancing according to plan, raising possibility that the Madrid defender could return soon enough to confront his previous club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League match.
The 27-year-old player suffered a muscle strain during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the early stages, with early indications indicating a possible layoff of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—precisely over a month since the incident took place.
Reports familiar with the player's condition indicate that the player's healing process is advancing positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold might make his first return to Anfield after moving to Real Madrid in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that departing from the team he joined as a young academy player was the "toughest decision he has ever made."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 games, contributing to secure multiple English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times across all competitions, logging 156 minutes of action.
Injury Update
- The defender might be out for a month and a half due to injury
- Real Madrid paid Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold faces a challenge for his place at both Real Madrid and international level
