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The defender's recovery is progressing well, giving a chance that the Real Madrid defender might be fit in time to face his old team Liverpool in November's European encounter.

The English international sustained a muscle problem during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.

Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the fifth minute, with early indications pointing to a potential layoff of as long as six weeks.

Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—precisely over a month after the injury occurred.

Insiders familiar with the situation indicate that the defender's comeback is moving along favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his first return to Anfield since signing for Real Madrid in June.

A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the club he joined as a young youth player was the "toughest choice he's ever taken."

During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 appearances, contributing to win multiple English top-flight championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.

Since his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times in all competitions, totaling 156 minutes of playing time.

Player Status

• The defender could be out for a month and a half because of his hamstring issue
• Real Madrid paid Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• Alexander-Arnold faces a fight for his place at both club and country level