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The defender's comeback is progressing according to plan, raising a chance that the Real Madrid right-back might recover in time to face his former club Liverpool in November's European match.

The English international experienced a muscle problem while playing against French side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on September 16.

Alexander-Arnold was forced off the pitch in the fifth minute, with early estimates indicating a possible layoff of around six weeks.

Real Madrid will travel to visit Liverpool on November 4 for the European fixture—just seven weeks since the incident occurred.

Sources familiar with the situation suggest that the player's recovery is progressing favorably, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold might achieve his first appearance to Liverpool's stadium since joining Los Blancos in the summer.

A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier said that departing from the club he entered as a young academy talent was the "most difficult decision he has ever made."

During his time with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold made over 350 games, helping win two Premier League championships, a Champions League, and the domestic cup.

After joining to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has played on five occasions in various tournaments, accumulating 156 minutes of playing time.

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