Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Might Return to Face His Former Club in Forthcoming European Fixture
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year agreement
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is moving forward smoothly, giving a chance that the Real Madrid defender could recover soon enough to play against his old club Liverpool in November's European tie.
The English player experienced a muscle problem while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the early stages, with early reports indicating a potential absence of around a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—just over a month since the injury happened.
Sources familiar with the situation indicate that the defender's recovery is moving along positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his initial appearance to Liverpool's stadium since moving to Real Madrid in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the team he entered as a young youth talent was the "hardest choice he's ever taken."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made 354 appearances, helping win multiple English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions in all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of playing time.
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