Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Play Against His Former Club in November's European Fixture
The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term agreement
Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is moving forward smoothly, raising hope that the Real Madrid right-back may recover soon enough to play against his former club Liverpool in November's Champions League encounter.
The English international suffered a muscle problem during a match against French side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the fifth minute, with early reports indicating a possible layoff of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—precisely seven weeks since the incident occurred.
Sources familiar with the situation state that the player's healing process is moving along positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his initial comeback to Liverpool's stadium after joining Los Blancos in June.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that leaving the club he joined as a six-year-old youth talent was the "hardest choice he has ever made."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 games, contributing to claim multiple Premier League titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
After moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions in various tournaments, logging 156 minutes of action.
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