Real Madrid don officially confirm say Trent Alexander-Arnold pick hamstring injury during Tuesday Champions League match against Marseille. The English defender bin dey force out early, and scans don show say na muscle tear for him left leg.
How Long Trent Fit Miss?
Madrid club statement no give clear timeline, but Spanish journalist Arancha Rodriguez talk say the summer signing from Liverpool go dey out between six to eight weeks.
That kain absence go make am miss key La Liga fixtures against Espanyol, Levante, Atletico Madrid, Villarreal, Getafe and Barcelona, plus Champions League matches with Kairat and Juventus.
If the injury stretch reach eight weeks, he fit even miss the blockbuster tie against Liverpool at Anfield on November 4, plus league clashes with Valencia and Rayo Vallecano. At this point, club doctors talk say recovery dey “evolution pending,” so e still dey under close monitoring.
Arnold Already Key for Madrid
The 26-year-old don play 10 matches already since him move from Anfield — five for Club World Cup and five this season. His absence dey come at a tough time as Madrid still dey deal with injuries to Ferland Mendy and Antonio Rudiger.
Player Reaction
Trent no waste time as he drop short message for Instagram: “Will be back as soon as possible. Stronger than before. See you soon Madridiasts.”
Squad Adjustments
To complicate matters, Dani Carvajal also see red against Marseille, which mean reshuffle must happen for Madrid next Champions League tie. Youngster Raul Asencio fit get call-up for right-back. But Carvajal go still dey available for La Liga weekend clash against Espanyol.
On the brighter side, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga and Endrick don return from fitness issues, so Carlo Ancelotti still get some positive boost despite the headache for defence.
