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Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is moving forward according to plan, giving hope that the Madrid right-back may be fit soon enough to play against his previous club Liverpool in November's Champions League match.

The 27-year-old international sustained a hamstring problem while playing against French side Marseille in the initial phase of the competition on September 16.

Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the early stages, with initial reports suggesting a potential layoff of as long as a month and a half.

Real Madrid will travel to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the European match—exactly seven weeks after the injury took place.

Reports close to the player's condition indicate that the defender's recovery is advancing favorably, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his first comeback to Anfield since joining Los Blancos in the summer.

A devoted Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold previously remarked that departing from the club he entered as a young youth talent was the "most difficult decision he's ever taken."

During his spell with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 games, helping claim two Premier League titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.

After his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions across all competitions, logging over two and a half hours of playing time.

Injury Update

• Alexander-Arnold may miss a month and a half with his hamstring issue
• The club transferred funds to Liverpool to sign Alexander-Arnold early
• The Englishman is in a fight for his place at both club and international level