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The defender's recovery is advancing according to plan, giving hope that the Madrid defender could be fit soon enough to face his former team Liverpool in November's European tie.

The English player sustained a muscle injury during a match against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on 16 September.

Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with early indications pointing to a possible absence of up to six weeks.

Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—just seven weeks since the injury happened.

Insiders familiar with the player's condition suggest that the defender's healing process is progressing positively, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold might make his first appearance to Liverpool's stadium since moving to Real Madrid in June.

A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier stated that departing from the team he entered as a young academy player was the "hardest choice he has ever taken."

During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched 354 games, helping claim multiple Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.

Since his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across various tournaments, accumulating over two and a half hours of playing time.

Player Status

• The defender may be out for a month and a half with his hamstring issue
• Real Madrid transferred funds to Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
• The Englishman is in a fight for his spot at both club and international level