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The defender's recovery is progressing according to plan, raising possibility that the Madrid defender might return soon enough to confront his former club Liverpool in November's European tie.

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

Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial estimates indicating a potential absence of as long as six weeks.

Real Madrid are set to face Liverpool on 4 November for the European fixture—exactly over a month after the incident happened.

Reports familiar with the player's condition suggest that the defender's comeback is progressing positively, and there is hope that Alexander-Arnold could achieve his first comeback to Anfield after moving to Los Blancos in the summer.

A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously said that departing from the club he joined as a six-year-old youth talent was the "toughest choice he's ever taken."

During his time with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold accumulated over 350 appearances, contributing to secure multiple English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.

Since his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has featured on five occasions across various tournaments, logging 156 minutes of game time.

Player Update

• The defender may miss six weeks because of injury
• The club paid the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• Alexander-Arnold faces a challenge for his place at both club and international level