Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face His Former Club in Upcoming Champions League Fixture

Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is progressing well, raising hope that the Real Madrid right-back might return soon enough to play against his old club Liverpool in November's Champions League encounter.

The 27-year-old player suffered a hamstring injury while playing against French side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.

Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the early stages, with early estimates suggesting a potential absence of up to six weeks.

Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—exactly over a month since the incident happened.

Reports familiar with the situation suggest that the player's recovery is moving along well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could make his first return to Anfield since moving to Real Madrid in the summer.

A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that departing from the team he joined as a six-year-old academy talent was the "most difficult choice he has ever made."

During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 games, helping claim two English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.

Since his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions across various tournaments, logging 156 minutes of game time.

Player Update

• Alexander-Arnold might be out for six weeks because of his hamstring issue
• The club transferred funds to Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
• Alexander-Arnold is in a fight for his spot at both Real Madrid and international football