Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Play Against Liverpool in Forthcoming European Match
Real Madrid acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year contract
The defender's recovery is advancing well, giving a chance that the Madrid right-back may recover in time to face his previous club Liverpool in November's European match.
The 27-year-old international sustained a muscle problem while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the early stages, with early indications suggesting a possible absence of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European fixture—precisely over a month after the injury happened.
Reports familiar with the player's condition state that the player's recovery is progressing positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial comeback to Anfield after moving to Los Blancos in June.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the team he joined as a young academy player was the "hardest choice he has ever taken."
During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, contributing to claim multiple English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions in all competitions, accumulating over two and a half hours of playing time.
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