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Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is progressing well, giving a chance that the Real Madrid defender could recover soon enough to play against his previous club Liverpool in November's European encounter.

The 27-year-old player experienced a muscle injury while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.

Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the fifth minute, with initial estimates indicating a potential layoff of around a month and a half.

Real Madrid are set to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—precisely seven weeks since the incident happened.

Sources familiar with the situation suggest that the defender's healing process is advancing favorably, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold might make his initial return to Anfield after moving to Real Madrid in June.

A lifelong Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the club he joined as a six-year-old youth talent was the "most difficult decision he's ever made."

During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, contributing to secure two English top-flight titles, a Champions League, and the FA Cup.

Since joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared five times in various tournaments, totaling 156 minutes of action.

Injury Status

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