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The defender's comeback is progressing well, raising hope that the Madrid right-back might return in time to confront his former team Liverpool in November's Champions League match.

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

Alexander-Arnold was forced off the field in the early stages, with initial estimates indicating a possible absence of around six weeks.

Real Madrid are set to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the Champions League fixture—precisely seven weeks after the incident occurred.

Sources familiar with the situation indicate that the defender's healing process is progressing positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may make his initial return to Anfield after signing for Los Blancos in June.

A lifelong Liverpool supporter, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the team he joined as a young youth player was the "most difficult choice he's ever made."

During his tenure with the Merseyside club, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, contributing to claim two English top-flight championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.

After his transfer to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions in all competitions, totaling 156 minutes of game time.

Injury Update

• The defender may be out for six weeks because of his hamstring issue
• The club paid Liverpool to secure Alexander-Arnold early
• Alexander-Arnold is in a battle for his spot at both Real Madrid and international level