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Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is advancing smoothly, raising possibility that the Real Madrid right-back may recover in time to play against his former club Liverpool in the upcoming European match.

The English international sustained a hamstring problem while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.

Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the fifth minute, with initial reports pointing to a possible layoff of up to six weeks.

Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—precisely over a month since the incident took place.

Sources familiar with the situation indicate that the player's healing process is progressing well, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold might make his initial appearance to Liverpool's stadium after moving to Real Madrid in the summer.

A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that leaving the club he joined as a six-year-old youth player was the "hardest decision he has ever taken."

During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 appearances, helping win multiple English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.

After joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions in various tournaments, accumulating over two and a half hours of playing time.

Injury Update

• The defender might miss six weeks due to injury
• Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• The Englishman is in a challenge for his place at both Real Madrid and country level