Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold May Play Against His Former Club in Upcoming European Clash
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year deal
The defender's rehabilitation is moving forward according to plan, giving hope that the Madrid defender might recover soon enough to confront his old club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League encounter.
The English player suffered a hamstring strain during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the early stages, with initial reports indicating a potential absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid will travel to visit Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—precisely seven weeks after the incident occurred.
Insiders familiar with the situation indicate that the defender's comeback is progressing well, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial comeback to Anfield since moving to Los Blancos in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously said that departing from the club he entered as a young academy player was the "toughest decision he's ever made."
During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 appearances, contributing to secure multiple Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played five times in all competitions, totaling 156 minutes of playing time.
Player Update
- Alexander-Arnold may miss a month and a half with his hamstring issue
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