Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Might Return to Face His Former Club in November's European Match
The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is progressing according to plan, giving possibility that the Madrid right-back could be fit soon enough to confront his former team Liverpool in November's Champions League encounter.
The 27-year-old international sustained a hamstring problem during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the fifth minute, with early indications indicating a possible layoff of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—exactly seven weeks since the injury occurred.
Reports familiar with the situation suggest that the defender's healing process is moving along favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial appearance to Liverpool's stadium since moving to Los Blancos in June.
A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously said that leaving the club he joined as a young academy player was the "hardest choice he has ever made."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 games, helping secure two Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times across various tournaments, totaling 156 minutes of playing time.
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