🔗 Share this article Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold May Play Against His Former Club in Forthcoming European Fixture The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term deal The defender's comeback is moving forward well, giving a chance that the Real Madrid defender might return soon enough to confront his previous club Liverpool in the upcoming European match. The 27-year-old player sustained a hamstring injury while playing against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16. Alexander-Arnold exited the field in the early stages, with early indications suggesting a possible absence of up to six weeks. Real Madrid are set to visit Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—exactly seven weeks since the injury happened. Sources familiar with the player's condition state that the player's comeback is advancing positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial return to Liverpool's stadium since signing for Real Madrid in the summer. A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that leaving the club he entered as a six-year-old academy player was the "hardest choice he has ever taken." During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made 354 appearances, helping claim multiple Premier League titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup. Since joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions in all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of action. Injury Status Alexander-Arnold could miss six weeks due to his hamstring issue The club paid Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and country level