Real Madrid have confirmed that England international Trent Alexander-Arnold sustained a hamstring injury during their Champions League victory over Marseille on Tuesday night.
The former Liverpool star lasted just four minutes of the match before being replaced in Real’s 2-1 win at the Santiago Bernabéu, marking a difficult start to his European campaign with the Spanish giants.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the club announced: “After the tests conducted today on our player Trent Alexander-Arnold by Real Madrid’s medical service, he has been diagnosed with a hamstring injury in his left leg.”
Reports in the Spanish press suggest the right-back could be sidelined for up to three weeks. His absence comes as a blow to manager Carlo Ancelotti, who had signed Alexander-Arnold in the summer to strengthen the position following Dani Carvajal’s injury troubles last season.
Ironically, Carvajal — who replaced Alexander-Arnold on the night — was sent off late in the game, leaving Real Madrid short-handed in defence. Both players will now miss the club’s next Champions League fixture against Kairat Almaty on September 30.
The injury setback leaves Real Madrid with limited options at right-back as they continue their bid for a record-extending 16th European crown.
