Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Might Return to Face His Former Club in Upcoming European Fixture
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term deal
The defender's recovery is advancing according to plan, giving a chance that the Real Madrid right-back could return in time to confront his previous team Liverpool in November's European match.
The English international sustained a muscle problem during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the fifth minute, with early indications suggesting a potential absence of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on 4 November for the European fixture—precisely over a month after the incident happened.
Reports close to the situation suggest that the player's recovery is advancing positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his initial appearance to Anfield since joining Los Blancos in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that leaving the club he entered as a young youth player was the "hardest decision he's ever taken."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 appearances, helping win two Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played five times in various tournaments, accumulating 156 minutes of action.
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