Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Play Against Liverpool in Upcoming Champions League Fixture
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term deal
The defender's rehabilitation is advancing smoothly, raising hope that the Real Madrid right-back may be fit in time to confront his old club Liverpool in the upcoming European match.
The English international experienced a hamstring injury while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial reports suggesting a possible absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League match—precisely over a month since the incident happened.
Sources familiar with the situation state that the defender's comeback is progressing well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his initial appearance to Anfield after signing for Real Madrid in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the team he joined as a six-year-old academy player was the "most difficult choice he's ever made."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, helping secure multiple Premier League championships, 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 could miss six weeks with his hamstring issue
- The club paid Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold early
- Alexander-Arnold is in a challenge for his spot at both club and international football
