Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Play Against Liverpool in Forthcoming Champions League Clash
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year deal
The defender's recovery is moving forward according to plan, raising hope that the Madrid right-back might return in time to confront his old team Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League match.
The English international experienced a hamstring injury during a match against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the fifth minute, with early reports suggesting a potential absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—exactly seven weeks since the incident took place.
Sources familiar with the situation indicate that the player's recovery is progressing positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could make his first return to Liverpool's stadium after signing for Real Madrid in June.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that departing from the club he joined as a young academy talent was the "toughest decision he has ever taken."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, contributing to secure two Premier League titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions across various tournaments, totaling 156 minutes of action.
Player Update
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