Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Might Play Against His Former Club in November's Champions League Fixture
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year deal
Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is advancing well, giving hope that the Real Madrid right-back may recover in time to play against his former team Liverpool in November's European match.
The English international experienced a muscle problem during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the fifth minute, with initial indications indicating a potential absence of up to six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European fixture—exactly over a month since the incident happened.
Sources close to the player's condition indicate that the player's healing process is moving along positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial appearance to Anfield since moving to Los Blancos in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that leaving the team he entered as a six-year-old youth player was the "hardest choice he's ever made."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 appearances, helping win two English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times in various tournaments, totaling over two and a half hours of playing time.
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