🔗 Share this article Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face Liverpool in November's Champions League Fixture The Spanish giants brought in Trent Alexander-Arnold with a long-term contract Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is progressing well, giving a chance that the Real Madrid right-back may recover soon enough to confront his former club Liverpool in November's European tie. The English international suffered a muscle injury while playing against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16. Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the fifth minute, with initial reports indicating a possible layoff of up to a month and a half. Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—precisely seven weeks since the injury occurred. Sources close to the situation state that the player's recovery is progressing well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial comeback to Anfield since joining Real Madrid in June. A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that departing from the team he entered as a young youth talent was the "toughest choice he has ever taken." During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made 354 appearances, contributing to win two English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup. Since joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions in all competitions, accumulating 156 minutes of action. Injury Status Alexander-Arnold may miss a month and a half with his hamstring issue Real Madrid paid Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned Alexander-Arnold is in a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and international level