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Trent Alexander-Arnold's rehabilitation is progressing smoothly, giving hope that the Real Madrid defender could be fit in time to play against his previous team Liverpool in the upcoming Champions League encounter.

The English international sustained a muscle strain during a match against Ligue 1 side Marseille in the initial phase of the tournament on 16 September.

Alexander-Arnold exited the pitch in the early stages, with early reports pointing to a possible absence of around a month and a half.

Real Madrid are scheduled to play at Liverpool on November 4 for the Champions League match—exactly seven weeks after the incident happened.

Reports familiar with the situation suggest that the player's recovery is progressing well, and there is optimism that Alexander-Arnold might make his first appearance to Anfield since joining Real Madrid in the summer.

A devoted Liverpool fan, Alexander-Arnold earlier remarked that departing from the club he entered as a young youth talent was the "toughest choice he has ever taken."

During his tenure with the Reds, Alexander-Arnold notched over 350 games, contributing to win two English top-flight titles, a European Cup, and the FA Cup.

Since moving to Madrid, Alexander-Arnold has appeared on five occasions in all competitions, logging 156 minutes of action.

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• Alexander-Arnold may miss six weeks with injury
• Real Madrid paid the English side to acquire Alexander-Arnold sooner than planned
• Alexander-Arnold is in a battle for his place at both Real Madrid and international level