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Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is progressing according to plan, raising hope that the Real Madrid defender may recover in time to face his former team Liverpool in November's European tie.

The English player experienced a muscle injury while playing against French club Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.

Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the early stages, with initial estimates pointing to a potential absence of up to a month and a half.

Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League fixture—exactly seven weeks after the injury happened.

Reports close to the player's condition suggest that the player's recovery is progressing favorably, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold might make his first comeback to Liverpool's stadium since joining Real Madrid in June.

A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that leaving the club he joined as a young youth talent was the "most difficult decision he's ever taken."

During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated 354 appearances, helping win multiple Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.

Since joining to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions across all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of action.

Player Status

• Alexander-Arnold might be out for six weeks because of injury
• Real Madrid paid the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• The Englishman is in a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and international level