Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face Liverpool in November's Champions League Match
The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is moving forward well, giving a chance that the Madrid defender may recover in time to play against his former club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League match.
The English player sustained a muscle problem during a match against French club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the early stages, with initial reports suggesting a possible absence of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—exactly seven weeks since the incident occurred.
Insiders close to the player's condition state that the defender's comeback is progressing well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial appearance to Liverpool's stadium after signing for Real Madrid in June.
A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the team he joined as a six-year-old academy player was the "toughest decision he's ever made."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 appearances, helping secure multiple Premier League titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
Since his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played five times in various tournaments, totaling 156 minutes of playing time.
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