Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Could Play Against Liverpool in Upcoming Champions League Clash

The defender's comeback is advancing well, giving hope that the Madrid defender could return soon enough to play against his former club Liverpool in the upcoming European tie.

The English international suffered a hamstring strain during a match against French club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.

Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the early stages, with early reports indicating a potential absence of as long as a month and a half.

Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—just over a month since the incident took place.

Insiders close to the situation suggest that the defender's recovery is moving along positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold might make his initial comeback to Anfield after signing for Los Blancos in June.

A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that departing from the club he entered as a six-year-old academy talent was the "hardest decision he's ever made."

During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made 354 games, contributing to win two English top-flight championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.

Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions across various tournaments, totaling over two and a half hours of game time.

Player Status

• The defender could miss six weeks because of his hamstring issue
• Real Madrid paid Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• The Englishman faces a battle for his spot at both club and international level