Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Could Play Against Liverpool in November's European Clash
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year agreement
The defender's recovery is progressing well, raising possibility that the Madrid right-back could be fit soon enough to confront his old team Liverpool in November's Champions League tie.
The English international experienced a muscle problem while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the fifth minute, with initial indications suggesting a possible layoff of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—exactly over a month since the incident happened.
Sources familiar with the situation suggest that the player's comeback is moving along positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold might make his initial appearance to Anfield after signing for Real Madrid in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the team he entered as a young youth player was the "most difficult decision he has ever taken."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 games, contributing to secure multiple English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
Since his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times in all competitions, totaling 156 minutes of playing time.
Injury Update
- The defender may be out for six weeks due to his hamstring issue
- The club paid the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold is in a fight for his spot at both club and international football