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Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is progressing smoothly, giving possibility that the Real Madrid right-back may be fit soon enough to face his old team Liverpool in November's Champions League tie.

The 27-year-old international sustained a muscle strain during a match against Ligue 1 club Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on September 16.

Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with early estimates indicating a possible absence of as long as a month and a half.

Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—just over a month since the injury occurred.

Insiders familiar with the situation state that the player's recovery is progressing positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold could make his initial appearance to Liverpool's stadium after joining Real Madrid in the summer.

A longtime Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that leaving the club he entered as a six-year-old academy talent was the "toughest decision he has ever taken."

During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 appearances, contributing to win two English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.

After joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played five times in various tournaments, totaling over two and a half hours of game time.

Injury Update

• The defender might miss a month and a half because of injury
• The club transferred funds to the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold early
• Alexander-Arnold is in a fight for his spot at both Real Madrid and country football