Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold May Face His Former Club in Forthcoming Champions League Match

Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is moving forward smoothly, raising possibility that the Real Madrid defender could recover soon enough to face his old club Liverpool in the upcoming European encounter.

The 27-year-old player sustained a hamstring strain during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on 16 September.

Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the early stages, with early indications suggesting a possible absence of up to six weeks.

Real Madrid will travel to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—precisely seven weeks since the injury happened.

Reports familiar with the situation state that the defender's healing process is advancing positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial comeback to Anfield since moving to Real Madrid in the summer.

A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that leaving the team he entered as a six-year-old youth talent was the "hardest decision he has ever taken."

During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 appearances, helping claim two Premier League titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.

Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times across all competitions, totaling 156 minutes of action.

Injury Update

• Alexander-Arnold could be out for a month and a half with his hamstring issue
• The club transferred funds to the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
• The Englishman is in a fight for his spot at both club and international football