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The defender's rehabilitation is progressing well, raising a chance that the Madrid defender might be fit soon enough to confront his old club Liverpool in the upcoming European tie.

The English international experienced a muscle strain during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.

Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial reports suggesting a possible absence of up to six weeks.

Real Madrid are scheduled to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—exactly seven weeks after the incident occurred.

Sources close to the situation indicate that the player's healing process is moving along favorably, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his first appearance to Anfield after joining Real Madrid in June.

A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously said that leaving the team he entered as a six-year-old youth talent was the "most difficult decision he has ever taken."

During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, contributing to claim multiple English top-flight championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.

After his transfer to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times in various tournaments, accumulating 156 minutes of game time.

Injury Status

• The defender might miss a month and a half with his hamstring issue
• Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold early
• The Englishman is in a battle for his place at both club and country level