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Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is moving forward smoothly, giving a chance that the Real Madrid defender could recover in time to face his old team Liverpool in November's Champions League tie.

The English international experienced a muscle strain while playing against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.

Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with initial estimates pointing to a possible layoff of around a month and a half.

Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League match—precisely seven weeks since the incident happened.

Reports familiar with the player's condition suggest that the player's recovery is advancing well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may make his initial comeback to Liverpool's stadium after moving to Real Madrid in June.

A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the team he entered as a six-year-old academy talent was the "hardest choice he's ever taken."

During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made 354 appearances, helping secure two English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.

Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions in all competitions, accumulating 156 minutes of action.

Injury Status

• Alexander-Arnold could miss six weeks with his hamstring issue
• The club paid the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• The Englishman faces a fight for his place at both Real Madrid and country level