Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold May Return to Face His Former Club in Forthcoming Champions League Match
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term deal
The defender's recovery is progressing smoothly, raising hope that the Real Madrid defender could return soon enough to play against his old club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League match.
The 27-year-old international sustained a hamstring strain during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with early estimates indicating a possible absence of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—just over a month after the incident happened.
Sources close to the situation indicate that the defender's comeback is moving along well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold might make his initial appearance to Liverpool's stadium after joining Real Madrid in June.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that departing from the club he entered as a six-year-old youth talent was the "hardest decision he has ever taken."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 games, contributing to win multiple Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times across all competitions, accumulating 156 minutes of game time.
Injury News
- Alexander-Arnold may be out for a month and a half because of his hamstring issue
- The club paid the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold is in a fight for his place at both club and international football
