Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Might Play Against His Former Club in Upcoming European Match

Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is progressing according to plan, raising a chance that the Real Madrid defender might return in time to play against his old club Liverpool in the upcoming European tie.

The 27-year-old player suffered a muscle injury while playing against French club Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.

Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial reports suggesting a potential absence of around a month and a half.

Real Madrid are set to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—exactly seven weeks after the injury happened.

Insiders close to the situation suggest that the defender's comeback is moving along favorably, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his first comeback to Liverpool's stadium after joining Los Blancos in June.

A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that leaving the club he joined as a six-year-old youth player was the "most difficult choice he's ever made."

During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 games, helping claim multiple English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.

Since joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played five times across various tournaments, totaling over two and a half hours of game time.

Player Status

• Alexander-Arnold may be out for six weeks because of his hamstring issue
• The club transferred funds to the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold early
• Alexander-Arnold faces a challenge for his spot at both Real Madrid and international level