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Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is advancing smoothly, raising hope that the Madrid right-back could return in time to play against his former team Liverpool in the upcoming European tie.

The English international experienced a hamstring problem during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.

Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the fifth minute, with initial reports indicating a possible absence of as long as six weeks.

Real Madrid are scheduled to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—precisely over a month since the incident occurred.

Sources close to the situation indicate that the player's healing process is moving along positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may make his initial return to Anfield after moving to Real Madrid in the summer.

A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the team he entered as a young youth talent was the "toughest decision he's ever taken."

During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 games, contributing to win multiple English top-flight championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.

Since his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times in various tournaments, logging 156 minutes of game time.

Injury Status

• Alexander-Arnold may miss a month and a half due to his hamstring issue
• Real Madrid transferred funds to the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for his place at both Real Madrid and country football