🔗 Share this article Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold Might Play Against His Former Club in November's European Clash The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold with a six-year agreement Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is advancing well, raising a chance that the Madrid right-back might recover in time to face his previous team Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League match. The 27-year-old player suffered a muscle problem while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on 16 September. Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with early estimates pointing to a potential layoff of as long as six weeks. Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—exactly seven weeks after the injury happened. Reports familiar with the situation indicate that the defender's recovery is advancing positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his first appearance to Liverpool's stadium after joining Real Madrid in the summer. A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that leaving the club he entered as a six-year-old academy player was the "most difficult choice he has ever taken." During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 appearances, contributing to claim multiple English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the domestic cup. Since his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times in all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of action. Player News Alexander-Arnold might miss a month and a half because of injury The club paid Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold early The Englishman faces a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and country football