The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term agreement
The defender's comeback is moving forward according to plan, raising hope that the Madrid right-back might be fit soon enough to play against his former club Liverpool in November's European encounter.
The English international suffered a muscle strain while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.
Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the early stages, with initial reports suggesting a potential layoff of as long as a month and a half.
Real Madrid will travel to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League match—exactly over a month since the injury occurred.
Sources familiar with the player's condition suggest that the defender's comeback is advancing well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his first comeback to Liverpool's stadium after signing for Los Blancos in June.
A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that departing from the team he joined as a six-year-old academy player was the "hardest decision he has ever taken."
During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 games, contributing to claim multiple Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.
After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions in all competitions, accumulating 156 minutes of action.
Injury News
- The defender might be out for six weeks due to injury
- The club transferred funds to Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
- Alexander-Arnold is in a challenge for his place at both club and country level
