Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold May Play Against His Former Club in November's Champions League Clash
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is moving forward smoothly, raising possibility that the Real Madrid defender could recover in time to confront his previous club Liverpool in November's Champions League match.
The 27-year-old international suffered a muscle problem while playing against French club Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial estimates suggesting a potential layoff of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid will travel to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—just seven weeks after the incident happened.
Insiders close to the player's condition suggest that the player's healing process is moving along favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold might make his initial appearance to Liverpool's stadium after joining Real Madrid in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that departing from the club he joined as a young youth player was the "hardest choice he has ever taken."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made 354 games, helping win two Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played five times in all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of playing time.
Player Update
- Alexander-Arnold could be out for a month and a half with his hamstring issue
- The club paid the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- The Englishman is in a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and international football
