🔗 Share this article Los Blancos' Alexander-Arnold Could Return to Face Liverpool in November's European Clash The Spanish giants acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold on a long-term agreement The defender's rehabilitation is progressing well, giving hope that the Madrid right-back might return in time to confront his previous team Liverpool in the upcoming European tie. The English player experienced a muscle strain during a match against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on 16 September. Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the fifth minute, with early indications pointing to a potential absence of around six weeks. Real Madrid will travel to visit Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League match—just seven weeks since the incident occurred. Reports close to the situation indicate that the defender's healing process is progressing well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold might make his initial return to Liverpool's stadium since signing for Los Blancos in the summer. A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the team he entered as a six-year-old academy talent was the "most difficult decision he has ever made." During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 games, helping claim multiple Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup. Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions across various tournaments, logging over two and a half hours of game time. Injury Status Alexander-Arnold could be out for six weeks with his hamstring issue The club transferred funds to Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned Alexander-Arnold faces a fight for his place at both club and country level