🔗 Share this article Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face His Former Club in Upcoming Champions League Clash Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term agreement Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is advancing according to plan, giving hope that the Real Madrid defender could be fit soon enough to face his former club Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League encounter. The English player experienced a muscle strain during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16. Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the early stages, with early indications pointing to a possible layoff of around a month and a half. Real Madrid will travel to visit Liverpool on 4 November for the European fixture—just seven weeks since the injury took place. Insiders close to the player's condition suggest that the defender's healing process is advancing favorably, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his initial comeback to Anfield after signing for Los Blancos in June. A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that departing from the team he joined as a six-year-old academy talent was the "most difficult decision he has ever taken." During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made 354 games, contributing to secure multiple Premier League titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup. Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions across various tournaments, accumulating over two and a half hours of game time. Injury News The defender might be out for a month and a half with his hamstring issue Real Madrid paid Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned The Englishman is in a challenge for his place at both Real Madrid and international football