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The defender's comeback is progressing according to plan, giving a chance that the Real Madrid right-back might be fit soon enough to face his old club Liverpool in the upcoming European tie.

The 27-year-old player sustained a muscle strain while playing against French side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.

Alexander-Arnold had to leave the field in the fifth minute, with early reports pointing to a potential absence of around a month and a half.

Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—just seven weeks since the incident took place.

Reports familiar with the situation state that the player's healing process is moving along positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his initial comeback to Anfield after signing for Real Madrid in the summer.

A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that leaving the club he joined as a six-year-old youth talent was the "hardest choice he's ever made."

During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 games, helping claim two Premier League championships, a European Cup, and the domestic cup.

After joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured five times across all competitions, totaling over two and a half hours of game time.

Player Status

• The defender might be out for a month and a half due to his hamstring issue
• The club transferred funds to Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• Alexander-Arnold faces a battle for his place at both club and international football