Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly making strides in his recovery from an ankle injury, aiming to return to the field well before the season concludes.Since sustaining the injury during the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain, Alexander-Arnold has been absent from Liverpool’s last four matches, including the Carabao Cup final.
According to The Athletic, he participated in certain aspects of team training on Wednesday, although he did not take part in the entire session.
This development is a positive indication that he may be fit to play later this month.The plan is for Alexander-Arnold to be gradually reintegrated into full training sessions in the coming days.
However, it is anticipated that he will not be ready in time for the match against Leicester City on Easter Sunday.
Instead, the fixture against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on April 27 is being considered as a potential return date.
This match could coincide with Liverpool’s opportunity to clinch the Premier League title, as the Reds require just two more victories from their remaining six games, beginning with the match against Leicester this weekend.
Securing the Premier League trophy at the conclusion of the season is anticipated to be Alexander-Arnold’s final appearance in Liverpool’s colors.
While his future has not been officially announced, it is widely speculated that the England international has either reached an agreement or is close to finalizing a long-term contract with Real Madrid, allowing him to join as a free agent.
Liverpool has successfully negotiated a new contract with Mohamed Salah, and Virgil van Dijk is expected to soon follow by extending his tenure at Anfield. Both players are likely to spend the majority, if not all, of their remaining careers on Merseyside.
In contrast, Alexander-Arnold finds himself at a different juncture in his career, choosing to pursue a new challenge while still in his prime.
The 26-year-old has caused some discontent among Liverpool supporters regarding the way this situation has unfolded, particularly after expressing a preference for winning the Ballon d’Or over team accolades.