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Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is moving forward smoothly, raising hope that the Madrid right-back may return soon enough to face his old club Liverpool in November's European tie.

The 27-year-old international experienced a hamstring injury while playing against French club Marseille in the group stage of the competition on 16 September.

Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the fifth minute, with early estimates indicating a potential layoff of around a month and a half.

Real Madrid will travel to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League match—just over a month after the incident happened.

Insiders close to the player's condition indicate that the defender's healing process is progressing well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his first appearance to Liverpool's stadium after joining Real Madrid in June.

A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that departing from the team he entered as a six-year-old youth player was the "toughest choice he's ever taken."

During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 games, contributing to secure multiple English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.

After his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions across various tournaments, totaling 156 minutes of action.

Player Update

• The defender might be out for six weeks with injury
• The club transferred funds to the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• The Englishman is in a challenge for his spot at both club and international level