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Trent Alexander-Arnold's recovery is progressing well, giving a chance that the Real Madrid defender could be fit in time to confront his old club Liverpool in November's European encounter.

The English international suffered a muscle strain while playing against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the group stage of the tournament on 16 September.

Alexander-Arnold had to leave the pitch in the early stages, with early indications indicating a potential layoff of up to six weeks.

Real Madrid will travel to play at Liverpool on 4 November for the European fixture—precisely seven weeks after the injury happened.

Insiders close to the situation suggest that the defender's healing process is progressing positively, and there is expectation that Alexander-Arnold may achieve his initial comeback to Anfield after signing for Los Blancos in the summer.

A longtime Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold previously stated that departing from the team he entered as a six-year-old youth player was the "most difficult decision he has ever taken."

During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 appearances, helping claim multiple English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.

Since moving to the Spanish capital, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions in various tournaments, logging over two and a half hours of playing time.

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• Alexander-Arnold could miss a month and a half with his hamstring issue
• The club paid Liverpool to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• Alexander-Arnold is in a challenge for his spot at both Real Madrid and international football