Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold out for two months with new muscle injury

Key Highlights

• Alexander-Arnold, who joined Real in the close season, is expected to miss up to 13 matches, including the rest of the Champions League opening stage and a string of domestic games.
• “Following tests carried out today on our player Trent Alexander-Arnold by Real Madrid's medical services, he has been diagnosed with a muscle injury in the rectus femoris muscle of his left leg.
• His recovery will be monitored,” the club said.
• He is set to miss crucial games in December and January, including Champions League ties against Manchester City, AS Monaco and Benfica, the Spanish Super Cup in January and at least six LaLiga matchdays, according to club sources.
• The versatile 25-year-old’s return is tentatively scheduled for February, though recovery timelines could vary depending on his rehabilitation progress.