Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold May Return to Face His Former Club in Upcoming European Match
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year agreement
The defender's rehabilitation is progressing according to plan, giving hope that the Madrid right-back may return in time to play against his old team Liverpool in the upcoming European tie.
The 27-year-old player sustained a muscle injury while playing against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the early stages, with initial estimates indicating a possible layoff of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European fixture—precisely over a month since the injury took place.
Reports close to the situation indicate that the defender's recovery is moving along positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could make his first return to Anfield after joining Real Madrid in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that departing from the club he entered as a six-year-old youth talent was the "hardest choice he's ever taken."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 games, helping claim multiple Premier League championships, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.
Since moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times in all competitions, logging 156 minutes of playing time.
Player Status
- Alexander-Arnold may miss a month and a half with injury
- Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and international level
