Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face His Former Club in Forthcoming Champions League Clash
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is progressing smoothly, giving possibility that the Madrid defender may recover soon enough to confront his previous club Liverpool in November's European encounter.
The English international suffered a hamstring strain during a match against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the fifth minute, with initial estimates pointing to a potential absence of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on 4 November for the European fixture—exactly over a month after the injury happened.
Reports close to the player's condition indicate that the defender's healing process is moving along positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could make his first comeback to Anfield since signing for Real Madrid in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that leaving the team he joined as a young youth talent was the "toughest decision he's ever made."
During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made 354 games, contributing to claim two Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played five times across all competitions, accumulating over two and a half hours of playing time.
Player Update
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