Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold May Face His Former Club in Upcoming European Match
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year contract
The defender's recovery is moving forward according to plan, raising a chance that the Madrid defender could recover in time to face his former team Liverpool in the upcoming European tie.
The 27-year-old international suffered a muscle strain during a match against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the early stages, with early indications indicating a possible absence of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—just seven weeks after the injury happened.
Insiders close to the situation indicate that the defender's recovery is moving along positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold may make his first appearance to Anfield since signing for Real Madrid in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously said that leaving the team he entered as a young youth player was the "most difficult decision he has ever made."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made 354 games, contributing to secure multiple English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
Since joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times in all competitions, totaling 156 minutes of action.
Injury Update
- The defender might miss six weeks due to injury
- Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and international football
