Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Might Play Against Liverpool in Forthcoming European Fixture
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is moving forward smoothly, giving a chance that the Madrid right-back may recover soon enough to confront his previous club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League tie.
The English international experienced a muscle strain during a match against French side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the early stages, with initial indications indicating a potential layoff of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—exactly seven weeks after the injury happened.
Insiders familiar with the situation state that the defender's healing process is advancing favorably, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial appearance to Anfield after signing for Real Madrid in June.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the club he joined as a six-year-old youth player was the "hardest decision he's ever made."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 games, helping secure multiple English top-flight championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions across all competitions, totaling 156 minutes of playing time.
Player Status
- Alexander-Arnold may miss a month and a half due to his hamstring issue
- Real Madrid paid the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold is in a fight for his spot at both Real Madrid and country football