Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Could Play Against His Former Club in Forthcoming European Match
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term agreement
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is advancing according to plan, giving hope that the Real Madrid right-back might return in time to play against his former team Liverpool in November's European encounter.
The English player experienced a muscle strain during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with early reports indicating a possible absence of up to 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.
Insiders close to the situation state that the defender's recovery is moving along positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial appearance to Liverpool's stadium after joining Los Blancos in the summer.
A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that departing from the club he joined as a six-year-old youth player was the "most difficult decision he's ever made."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 games, contributing to claim multiple English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
Since joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of playing time.
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