Trent Alexander-Arnold is facing at least two months out after a scan confirmed the Real Madrid full-back has torn his left thigh muscle. The injury occurred during Wednesday's 3-0 win at Athletic Bilbao, where he provided his first assist of the season before being withdrawn just before the hour mark.
Alexander-Arnold was making his fourth consecutive start since returning from a previous left thigh injury sustained against Marseille in September. Madrid did not specify the extent of the injury or estimated recovery time, but he is not expected back until February, ruling him out of the remainder of the Champions League league phase, including Wednesday's match against Manchester City.
The defender will also miss the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia, potential Copa del Rey fixtures, and up to nine league games. His hopes of earning a place in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for next summer's World Cup are now in serious doubt.
Since joining Madrid in July, Alexander-Arnold has made only 11 appearances out of 20 matches. With Dani Carvajal still recovering from a knee injury, Madrid are left without a recognised right-back.
