Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Face His Former Club in Forthcoming European Match

Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is moving forward according to plan, giving hope that the Real Madrid right-back may recover in time to face his old club Liverpool in November's Champions League match.

The English player experienced a muscle strain during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.

Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the fifth minute, with early reports indicating a possible layoff of around six weeks.

Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League match—precisely seven weeks after the injury occurred.

Insiders familiar with the player's condition state that the player's healing process is moving along positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his first comeback to Anfield since joining Los Blancos in June.

A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that departing from the team he joined as a young youth talent was the "hardest choice he's ever made."

During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 games, helping win multiple Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.

After joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions in all competitions, logging 156 minutes of game time.

Player Update

• The defender could miss six weeks with injury
• Real Madrid paid the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold early
• Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for his spot at both club and international football