Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold May Return to Face Liverpool in Upcoming European Fixture
Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year agreement
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is progressing smoothly, raising possibility that the Real Madrid right-back might return soon enough to face his previous club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League tie.
The 27-year-old international suffered a muscle injury while playing against French club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the fifth minute, with early reports pointing to a potential layoff of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—precisely over a month since the incident happened.
Insiders familiar with the situation state that the player's healing process is advancing well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his initial appearance to Liverpool's stadium since moving to Los Blancos in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that leaving the club he joined as a six-year-old youth talent was the "most difficult decision he's ever made."
During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, contributing to win multiple English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions across all competitions, logging 156 minutes of game time.
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