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Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is moving forward according to plan, giving possibility that the Real Madrid defender may be fit soon enough to confront his previous team Liverpool in November's Champions League match.

The 27-year-old player sustained 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 early stages, with initial estimates pointing to a potential absence of around six weeks.

Real Madrid will travel to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—precisely seven weeks after the incident happened.

Reports close to the player's condition indicate that the defender's healing process is moving along well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his first return to Anfield after joining Los Blancos in the summer.

A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that departing from the team he joined as a six-year-old academy talent was the "hardest decision he's ever taken."

During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 games, contributing to claim two Premier League championships, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.

Since his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across all competitions, totaling 156 minutes of game time.

Player Status

• Alexander-Arnold might be out for a month and a half due to injury
• Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• The Englishman faces a fight for his spot at both Real Madrid and international football