Whether Alexander-Arnold will be fit to play against Liverpool in Champions League after injury
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Charlie Grace
Wed 17 September 2025 18:45, UK
Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a race to return to full fitness if he is to start against his former club Liverpool in the Champions League.
Alexander-Arnold went off injured four minutes into Real Madrid’s Champions League clash against Marseille on Tuesday.
Real Madrid signed Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool this summer, with Los Blancos paying a fee to the Reds to release the England star early from his expiring contract, so he could play in the Club World Cup.
Liverpool face Atletico Madrid to kick off their Champions League campaign, with Alexander Isak set to make his debut in front of the Anfield crowd.
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The BBC reported that Alexander-Arnold picked up a hamstring injury against Marseille, with sources suggesting the England international looks set to miss up to six weeks of football.
TNT Sports were quick to point out that Real Madrid’s Champions League tie against Liverpool is taking place in seven weeks, meaning Alexander-Arnold may still have a chance of facing his former side.
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The match will take place at Anfield on 4 November, and would be Alexander-Arnold’s first return to Anfield since leaving the club.
Liverpool will no doubt have their sights set on their upcoming fixture with Atletico Madrid, as Arne Slot’s men look to build on their perfect start to the season.
Many Liverpool fans were sad to see Alexander-Arnold depart for Real Madrid in the summer, with many shocked to see the right-back leave his boyhood club.
However, in the early days of the new Premier League season, Liverpool have proven that they don’t need Alexander-Arnold to succeed.
Jeremie Frimpong 2024-25StatsTrent Alexander-Arnold 2024-255Goals35Assists62.41Progressive passes per 908.823.89Progressive carries per 901.941.17Key passes per 901.981.09Passes into the final third per 907.872.57Shot-creating actions per 903.731.6Tackles and interceptions per 903.92Jeremie Frimpong compared to Trent Alexander-Arnold
Jeremie Frimpong brings attacking intent, like Alexander-Arnold, while Dominik Szoboszlai has showcased he can replicate the 26-year-old’s passing range from right-back.
In years gone by, Alexander-Arnold may have been a key component in Liverpool’s side, but under Slot, the Reds have transformed into so much more, even without the England star’s qualities.