Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold Might Face Liverpool in Forthcoming European Clash
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term agreement
The defender's rehabilitation is progressing smoothly, raising hope that the Real Madrid defender might recover soon enough to face his previous team Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League encounter.
The English player sustained a muscle injury during a match against French side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the early stages, with initial reports suggesting a possible absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—exactly over a month since the incident happened.
Sources familiar with the player's condition state that the player's healing process is progressing well, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his first return to Anfield after moving to Los Blancos in June.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the club he entered as a young youth talent was the "most difficult decision he's ever taken."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 appearances, helping secure multiple Premier League championships, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.
After joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions across all competitions, logging 156 minutes of game time.
Player Status
- Alexander-Arnold might miss a month and a half with injury
- Real Madrid paid the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- The Englishman faces a fight for his place at both Real Madrid and country level
