Trent Alexander-Arnold Expected Back for Real Madrid vs Liverpool Champions League Clash

Trent Alexander-Arnold, who transferred from Liverpool to Real Madrid in 2025, is expected to recover swiftly from a hamstring injury and potentially return to action after the October international break. Initially sidelined for up to eight weeks due to the injury sustained in a Champions League match against Marseille, recent reports indicate he may be fit in time for Real Madrid's crucial Champions League visit to Anfield in early November. His recovery is particularly important as Real Madrid's regular right-back, Dani Carvajal, is also injured and expected to miss about a month, leaving coach Xabi Alonso with limited options at right-back. Alexander-Arnold's arrival at Madrid has been met with mixed reactions, especially from Liverpool fans who recall his contract running down before his move, but his anticipated return adds intrigue to the upcoming clash between the two European giants. In the meantime, Real Madrid has promoted Castilla's David Jiménez to cover the right-back position, while Liverpool continues to seek solutions to fill the void left by Alexander-Arnold's departure. The upcoming match promises to be a highly charged encounter, given Alexander-Arnold's history with Liverpool and his current role at their European rivals.