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Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is advancing smoothly, raising a chance that the Real Madrid defender could return in time to face his old club Liverpool in November's European encounter.

The 27-year-old international suffered a muscle strain while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on 16 September.

Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the early stages, with early estimates suggesting a possible layoff of up to a month and a half.

Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League match—exactly over a month since the incident took place.

Sources close to the player's condition state that the defender's comeback is moving along favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold may make his initial return to Liverpool's stadium after signing for Real Madrid in June.

A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously said that departing from the team he entered as a six-year-old academy player was the "most difficult decision he has ever made."

During his spell with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 appearances, helping claim multiple English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.

After joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions across all competitions, totaling over two and a half hours of playing time.

Injury Status

• The defender could miss a month and a half with his hamstring issue
• The club paid the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• Alexander-Arnold faces a challenge for his spot at both Real Madrid and international level