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Trent Alexander-Arnold's comeback is progressing smoothly, giving a chance that the Madrid defender could return soon enough to play against his previous club Liverpool in November's Champions League match.

The English player suffered a hamstring strain while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the competition on September 16.

Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial estimates suggesting a potential absence of as long as a month and a half.

Real Madrid are scheduled to face Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—precisely seven weeks after the incident happened.

Reports familiar with the situation suggest that the defender's comeback is advancing well, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold might make his initial return to Anfield after joining Real Madrid in June.

A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that departing from the club he entered as a six-year-old youth talent was the "most difficult decision he has ever made."

During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made 354 appearances, helping secure two English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.

Since joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions in all competitions, accumulating over two and a half hours of action.

Injury Update

• Alexander-Arnold may be out for six weeks with injury
• Real Madrid paid the English side to sign Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• The Englishman is in a fight for his spot at both Real Madrid and international football