🔗 Share this article Los Blancos' Trent Alexander-Arnold May Play Against His Former Club in Forthcoming Champions League Fixture The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a multi-year agreement Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is advancing smoothly, giving possibility that the Madrid right-back might return soon enough to face his previous team Liverpool in November's Champions League match. The 27-year-old international suffered a hamstring problem while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16. Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the early stages, with initial reports pointing to a possible absence of up to a month and a half. Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—just seven weeks since the injury occurred. Reports familiar with the situation indicate that the player's healing process is moving along favorably, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his first appearance to Liverpool's stadium after signing for Real Madrid in the summer. A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the club he entered as a young youth player was the "toughest choice he has ever made." During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, helping claim two Premier League championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup. After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times in all competitions, accumulating 156 minutes of game time. Player News The defender might miss six weeks due to injury Real Madrid paid Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold early Alexander-Arnold faces a fight for his spot at both Real Madrid and country level