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Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is moving forward smoothly, giving possibility that the Madrid defender could be fit soon enough to confront his old team Liverpool in the upcoming European encounter.

The 27-year-old international suffered a hamstring injury while playing against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on 16 September.

Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the fifth minute, with initial reports indicating a potential absence of as long as six weeks.

Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on 4 November for the European match—just seven weeks after the injury occurred.

Sources familiar with the situation state that the defender's healing process is moving along well, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold may make his initial appearance to Anfield after joining Los Blancos in June.

A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that leaving the team he entered as a six-year-old youth player was the "most difficult decision he has ever taken."

During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 games, contributing to claim two Premier League titles, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.

After moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times in various tournaments, logging over two and a half hours of game time.

Player Update

• The defender could miss a month and a half due to his hamstring issue
• The club transferred funds to the English side to secure Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• Alexander-Arnold is in a fight for his place at both Real Madrid and international football