Trent Alexander-Arnold injury update hints at possible Liverpool reunion
When Trent Alexander-Arnold limped off injured during his Champions League debut for Real Madrid a month ago, doubts immediately arose about whether he’d be fit to face former club Liverpool in November.
The ex-Reds vice-captain was substituted just three minutes into Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Marseille in mid-September, with initial reports suggesting he would be out for up to six weeks. That timeline left his participation in the Anfield clash on November 4 in serious doubt — but signs now indicate he may yet make it.
According to The Times, Alexander-Arnold is targeting a return in time for Madrid’s trip to Merseyside next month. The 27-year-old is said to be “progressing well” in his recovery from the hamstring injury suffered against Marseille, and a reunion with Liverpool is now considered “realistic.”
The report also claims that the England international could face a “hostile reception” upon his Anfield return, given the controversial nature of his move to Real Madrid earlier this year.
Following the drama surrounding his transfer, it felt almost inevitable that Liverpool and Madrid would cross paths in the Champions League — and fate has delivered that exact scenario.
Many Reds supporters weren’t too disheartened by his departure, especially after he ran down his contract to secure the move to Spain. Yet, some pundits believe Liverpool have missed his creativity and vision this season.
Despite ongoing debates about his defensive consistency, Alexander-Arnold was once an automatic starter under previous managers. Now, Arne Slot has rotated between Conor Bradley and Jeremie Frimpong at right-back, with neither yet cementing the role — and even Dominik Szoboszlai has been tested there.
Whoever gets the nod to start against Madrid will be eager to prove Liverpool have moved on from their former number 66. And if Alexander-Arnold does recover in time, he can expect a fiery welcome back to Anfield from the fans who onc
e adored him.