Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Might Face Liverpool in Upcoming Champions League Clash
Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year contract
The defender's recovery is moving forward smoothly, giving possibility that the Madrid defender could recover soon enough to confront his former team Liverpool in November's Champions League encounter.
The 27-year-old international experienced a muscle injury while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the early stages, with initial reports suggesting a possible absence of up to a month and a half.
Real Madrid are scheduled to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—just seven weeks since the injury occurred.
Insiders familiar with the situation suggest that the defender's healing process is progressing well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his first comeback to Liverpool's stadium after moving to Real Madrid in June.
A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously said that departing from the club he entered as a young academy talent was the "toughest decision he has ever made."
During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 games, contributing to claim two English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.
Since his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions across various tournaments, totaling over two and a half hours of game time.
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