Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Face Liverpool in Upcoming European Clash

The defender's recovery is advancing smoothly, raising hope that the Real Madrid right-back might return soon enough to play against his previous team Liverpool in the upcoming European match.

The 27-year-old player experienced a muscle strain during a match against French side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.

Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the early stages, with initial reports indicating a potential absence of as long as a month and a half.

Real Madrid are set to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—just over a month since the injury occurred.

Sources familiar with the player's condition suggest that the player's healing process is moving along well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold might make his initial comeback to Liverpool's stadium since joining Los Blancos in June.

A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the team he joined as a six-year-old academy player was the "most difficult decision he has ever made."

During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, helping claim two English top-flight championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.

Since joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times across all competitions, accumulating 156 minutes of action.

Player Status

• The defender may miss a month and a half due to his hamstring issue
• The club transferred funds to Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• The Englishman faces a challenge for his place at both Real Madrid and international football