Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold Might Play Against His Former Club in Forthcoming Champions League Clash

The defender's rehabilitation is progressing according to plan, giving possibility that the Madrid right-back could be fit soon enough to face his old club Liverpool in November's European encounter.

The 27-year-old player suffered a muscle strain while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.

Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the fifth minute, with early estimates indicating a possible layoff of around a month and a half.

Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—exactly seven weeks since the injury occurred.

Reports close to the situation indicate that the player's healing process is moving along positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold might make his initial appearance to Liverpool's stadium since joining Real Madrid in June.

A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the team he joined as a young youth player was the "toughest choice he has ever made."

During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 games, helping claim two Premier League titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.

Since joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played five times across all competitions, accumulating over two and a half hours of game time.

Player Update

• Alexander-Arnold may be out for a month and a half due to his hamstring issue
• Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• The Englishman is in a fight for his place at both club and country level