Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Might Play Against His Former Club in Forthcoming European Fixture
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is moving forward smoothly, raising hope that the Real Madrid defender might be fit in time to confront his previous team Liverpool in November's European tie.
The 27-year-old player sustained a muscle injury during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the early stages, with initial reports suggesting a potential absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—precisely over a month since the incident happened.
Reports close to the situation suggest that the player's recovery is moving along well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial appearance to Anfield since moving to Los Blancos in June.
A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the club he entered as a six-year-old youth talent was the "most difficult choice he's ever made."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made 354 appearances, contributing to win multiple English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times across all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of game time.
Player Status
- The defender might be out for a month and a half because of his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold is in a challenge for his spot at both Real Madrid and international level