Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold May Play Against His Former Club in Forthcoming European Clash

The defender's recovery is progressing well, raising a chance that the Madrid defender may be fit in time to face his previous club Liverpool in November's Champions League tie.

The 27-year-old international sustained a muscle injury while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.

Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial estimates indicating a possible layoff of up to six weeks.

Real Madrid are set to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League match—exactly seven weeks after the injury took place.

Insiders familiar with the player's condition suggest that the player's healing process is advancing positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could make his first appearance to Anfield since moving to Los Blancos in the summer.

A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously said that departing from the team he entered as a young academy talent was the "toughest decision he has ever made."

During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 games, contributing to win multiple English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.

Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played five times across various tournaments, logging over two and a half hours of action.

Player Status

• The defender may be out for six weeks due to his hamstring issue
• The club paid Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
• Alexander-Arnold is in a fight for his spot at both club and country football