Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold May Return to Face His Former Club in Upcoming European Fixture

The defender's comeback is moving forward well, giving hope that the Madrid right-back could be fit soon enough to face his previous team Liverpool in November's European tie.

The English international sustained a muscle injury during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on 16 September.

Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the fifth minute, with early indications suggesting a possible layoff of around a month and a half.

Real Madrid are scheduled to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—exactly seven weeks after the injury occurred.

Insiders close to the player's condition suggest that the defender's recovery is moving along well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial appearance to Anfield after joining Los Blancos in the summer.

A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the team he entered as a young youth talent was the "hardest choice he has ever taken."

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

Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played five times across all competitions, logging 156 minutes of playing time.

Player Status

• Alexander-Arnold may miss six weeks because of injury
• The club paid the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• Alexander-Arnold is in a challenge for his place at both club and country football