Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold May Return to Face Liverpool in Forthcoming European Fixture
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is moving forward smoothly, raising hope that the Real Madrid right-back could return soon enough to play against his old team Liverpool in November's European tie.
The 27-year-old player sustained a hamstring problem during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the early stages, with initial estimates suggesting a possible absence of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to visit Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—exactly seven weeks since the incident happened.
Insiders familiar with the situation suggest that the defender's healing process is progressing well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial return to Anfield after moving to Real Madrid in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that departing from the club he entered as a six-year-old youth talent was the "most difficult decision he has ever made."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 games, helping secure two Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions across all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of game time.
Injury Update
- The defender could be out for six weeks with his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold faces a challenge for his spot at both club and international football
