Trent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly set for six weeks on the sidelines after Real Madrid confirmed the full extent of his new injury. The England international lasted less than five minutes on the pitch on his Champions League debut for Madrid as he was forced off with a muscle issue against Marseille on Tuesday. Dani Carvajal came on as a replacement but the Spaniard was later sent off for headbutting an opponent.
Huge injury blow for Alexander-Arnold
Alexander-Arnold returned to the Madrid lineup after starting on the bench against Real Sociedad in La Liga last weekend, but his Champions League debut for the club was brutally cut short due to an injury. According to , the ex-Liverpool star could spend up to six weeks on the sidelines.
AdvertisementAFPMadrid confirm extend of Alexander-Arnold's injury
Real Madrid have confirmed the full extent of the defender's injury as their official statement read: "Following tests carried out today by the Real Madrid Medical Services on our player, Trent Alexander-Arnold, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg. Further updates will follow."
Alexander-Arnold's England woes continue
The England national team will regroup under Thomas Tuchel towards the end of the first week of October for their next set of 2026 World Cup qualifying matches. Alexander-Arnold, who was omitted from Tuchel's squad for the September break, was hoping for a recall to the national team, but is now unlikely to be available for selection as he works on his recovery. As it stands, his chances of making the plane for the World Cup in North America look slim.
Getty Images SportAlexander-Arnold also at risk of missing Anfield trip
Real Madrid are scheduled to travel to Merseyside for their Champions League fixture against Liverpool on November 4. The clash is set to mark the return of Alexander-Arnold to his boyhood club for the first time since completing a move to Spain in the summer. However, he is now facing a race against time to be fit for the Anfield homecoming.
