🔗 Share this article Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Might Face His Former Club in November's European Match The Spanish giants signed Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term deal Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is advancing well, raising hope that the Real Madrid defender may recover soon enough to play against his former club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League match. The 27-year-old international sustained a muscle injury while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16. Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with early reports suggesting a possible layoff of up to a month and a half. Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—exactly seven weeks after the injury took place. Sources familiar with the player's condition state that the defender's recovery is advancing well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his first comeback to Anfield after signing for Real Madrid in June. A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that leaving the team he entered as a young youth talent was the "toughest decision he's ever taken." During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 games, helping win two English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the domestic cup. After moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times across all competitions, totaling over two and a half hours of playing time. Player Update Alexander-Arnold may be out for six weeks with his hamstring issue Real Madrid paid the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold early Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and country level