Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Might Return to Face Liverpool in November's European Match

Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is moving forward smoothly, giving a chance that the Real Madrid defender could recover soon enough to face his former team Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League tie.

The 27-year-old international suffered a muscle injury during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.

Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the early stages, with early indications pointing to a possible absence of as long as a month and a half.

Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League match—precisely seven weeks since the injury took place.

Insiders close to the situation suggest that the player's healing process is progressing favorably, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial return to Anfield after joining Real Madrid in the summer.

A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that departing from the team he joined as a young youth player was the "toughest decision he has ever made."

During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made 354 games, contributing to secure multiple Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.

After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times across various tournaments, accumulating 156 minutes of action.

Injury Status

• The defender might miss six weeks with his hamstring issue
• The club transferred funds to Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• Alexander-Arnold faces a fight for his spot at both club and country level