Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold May Face His Former Club in Upcoming European Fixture
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is moving forward according to plan, giving hope that the Madrid right-back might be fit in time to play against his old team Liverpool in the upcoming European encounter.
The English player sustained a hamstring strain during a match against French club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with early reports indicating a potential layoff of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid will travel to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—precisely seven weeks after the incident took place.
Sources familiar with the player's condition state that the defender's healing process is progressing positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could make his first comeback to Anfield since signing for Real Madrid in June.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that departing from the club he joined as a six-year-old academy talent was the "toughest decision he's ever taken."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 appearances, helping win multiple Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.
After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions across all competitions, totaling 156 minutes of playing time.
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