🔗 Share this article Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold May Return to Face His Former Club in November's European Match Real Madrid brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold on a six-year agreement The defender's comeback is moving forward smoothly, giving a chance that the Real Madrid right-back could recover in time to face his former team Liverpool in November's European tie. The 27-year-old international experienced a muscle strain during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16. Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the early stages, with initial estimates suggesting a possible absence of as long as a month and a half. Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—exactly over a month after the incident happened. Reports close to the situation suggest that the defender's healing process is moving along positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold may make his first comeback to Anfield since joining Real Madrid in the summer. A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that leaving the team he entered as a young academy talent was the "toughest decision he's ever taken." During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 games, contributing to secure two Premier League titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup. After joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times across various tournaments, logging 156 minutes of action. Injury News The defender may miss six weeks due to injury Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold early Alexander-Arnold is in a challenge for his spot at both Real Madrid and international level