Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold May Play Against His Former Club in November's Champions League Match
Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a multi-year agreement
The defender's recovery is moving forward smoothly, giving possibility that the Real Madrid right-back may return soon enough to play against his old club Liverpool in November's European encounter.
The 27-year-old player sustained a hamstring problem while playing against French side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on 16 September.
Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the fifth minute, with early reports pointing to a possible absence of as long as six weeks.
Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League match—just seven weeks after the incident occurred.
Insiders familiar with the situation suggest that the player's healing process is advancing positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial return to Anfield since signing for Los Blancos in the summer.
A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the club he joined as a young academy talent was the "toughest choice he has ever made."
During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 appearances, helping secure multiple Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times in all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of playing time.
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