Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Might Return to Face Liverpool in Forthcoming European Fixture
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is advancing smoothly, raising possibility that the Real Madrid right-back might be fit in time to face his old club Liverpool in November's European encounter.
The English player experienced a muscle strain while playing against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the early stages, with early indications pointing to a possible absence of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—precisely over a month after the incident happened.
Reports familiar with the player's condition suggest that the defender's healing process is progressing well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his first return to Anfield since moving to Los Blancos in June.
A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that departing from the team he entered as a young academy player was the "most difficult choice he's ever taken."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 appearances, helping secure two Premier League championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times in various tournaments, totaling 156 minutes of action.
Player Status
- Alexander-Arnold could miss six weeks due to injury
- The club transferred funds to the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold is in a challenge for his place at both club and international football
