Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered an injury just minutes into his first Champions League match for Real Madrid. The right-back pulled up after five minutes against Marseille at the Santiago Bernabéu. He immediately signaled to the bench and was replaced.
Trent’s injury appeared to be a hamstring problem. Real Madrid later confirmed he could be out for six to eight weeks. This is a huge setback for the player, who joined the Spanish club in the summer after leaving Liverpool.
Despite Trent going off early, Real Madrid secured a 2-1 win. Kylian Mbappé scored twice from the penalty spot to give the team victory. The result was even more impressive as Madrid finished the game with ten men.
For Trent, the timing of the injury is frustrating. He was expected to play a key role in Madrid’s UCL campaign. His absence means Dani Carvajal will likely feature more often in upcoming matches. Fans will now wait for further updates on his recovery.
The injury also raises questions about whether Trent will be fit in time for Real Madrid’s return match at Anfield later this season. That clash was set to be one of the highlights of the group stage.
Real Madrid’s medical staff will monitor Trent closely. The club hopes he can return before the knockout rounds. Until then, the team will need to adjust and rely on their depth to cover his absence.
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