Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold May Face His Former Club in Upcoming European Clash
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term agreement
The defender's recovery is advancing smoothly, raising possibility that the Madrid right-back may recover in time to play against his former club Liverpool in the upcoming European match.
The 27-year-old player experienced a hamstring injury while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the fifth minute, with initial estimates pointing to a possible layoff of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—just seven weeks after the injury happened.
Sources close to the player's condition suggest that the player's comeback is progressing well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold may make his initial return to Liverpool's stadium after moving to Real Madrid in June.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that departing from the team he entered as a young youth player was the "toughest choice he has ever made."
During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 games, helping claim two Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.
After joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times in all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of action.
Injury News
- The defender may be out for six weeks due to his hamstring issue
- The club paid Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman is in a challenge for his place at both club and country level