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

Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is advancing according to plan, raising a chance that the Real Madrid defender might be fit soon enough to face his former team Liverpool in November's European encounter.

The English international sustained a muscle strain while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.

Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the fifth minute, with initial reports suggesting a possible layoff of around six weeks.

Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—exactly over a month since the injury occurred.

Reports familiar with the player's condition suggest that the defender's recovery is advancing well, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could make his first comeback to Anfield since joining Real Madrid in the summer.

A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the club he joined as a six-year-old youth talent was the "toughest choice he's ever made."

During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, contributing to win multiple English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.

Since moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times across all competitions, logging 156 minutes of playing time.

Injury Status

• Alexander-Arnold may be out for a month and a half with injury
• The club paid the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• The Englishman is in a battle for his place at both Real Madrid and country level