Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Might Play Against Liverpool in November's Champions League Fixture
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year deal
The defender's rehabilitation is advancing according to plan, raising hope that the Madrid right-back may return in time to face his old club Liverpool in November's European match.
The 27-year-old player suffered a muscle problem during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the fifth minute, with initial reports indicating a potential absence of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League match—just seven weeks since the injury took place.
Insiders close to the situation suggest that the player's comeback is moving along favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial appearance to Liverpool's stadium after moving to Los Blancos in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that departing from the team he joined as a six-year-old academy talent was the "hardest decision he's ever made."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 games, helping claim multiple English top-flight championships, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.
Since his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions in various tournaments, accumulating 156 minutes of game time.
Injury Status
- Alexander-Arnold may miss six weeks due to injury
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold is in a battle for his place at both club and international level
