Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face His Former Club in November's European Match

The English defender training

Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year contract

The defender's comeback is advancing smoothly, raising possibility that the Real Madrid defender may return in time to face his old team Liverpool in November's European encounter.

The 27-year-old player suffered a muscle strain while playing against French club Marseille in the group stage of the competition on 16 September.

Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the early stages, with initial reports pointing to a possible absence of as long as a month and a half.

Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—exactly seven weeks since the incident took place.

Sources familiar with the situation indicate that the player's healing process is advancing well, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his initial appearance to Liverpool's stadium after signing for Real Madrid in the summer.

A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously said that departing from the team he joined as a six-year-old youth talent was the "most difficult choice he's ever taken."

During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 games, contributing to claim multiple English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.

Since joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played five times in all competitions, logging 156 minutes of playing time.

Player Status

  • The defender could be out for a month and a half because of his hamstring issue
  • Real Madrid paid the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold early
  • Alexander-Arnold is in a battle for his place at both club and country football
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