Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Might Return to Face His Former Club in November's Champions League Clash
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year agreement
The defender's comeback is progressing according to plan, raising a chance that the Madrid defender could return soon enough to face his former club Liverpool in November's European tie.
The English international experienced a hamstring problem during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with initial reports suggesting a possible layoff of around six weeks.
Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—exactly over a month since the incident occurred.
Insiders familiar with the player's condition suggest that the player's healing process is advancing favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold might make his initial return to Anfield after moving to Real Madrid in the summer.
A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the club he entered as a young youth talent was the "toughest choice he's ever taken."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 appearances, contributing to claim multiple Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.
After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions across all competitions, accumulating over two and a half hours of playing time.
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