Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Face His Former Club in November's Champions League Fixture
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term contract
The defender's recovery is advancing smoothly, raising hope that the Madrid right-back could return in time to confront his former club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League tie.
The English player sustained a hamstring strain during a match against French club Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the early stages, with initial reports pointing to a possible layoff of around six weeks.
Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League match—precisely seven weeks after the injury took place.
Insiders familiar with the player's condition indicate that the player's healing process is advancing favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold may make his first appearance to Anfield since moving to Los Blancos in June.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the team he entered as a six-year-old youth player was the "hardest choice he's ever made."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made 354 games, contributing to win two English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.
Since joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions in all competitions, totaling 156 minutes of playing time.
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