Real Madrid face an anxious wait over Trent Alexander-Arnold after the defender suffered a hamstring injury during Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Olympique Marseille.
The 26-year-old was forced off with discomfort in his left leg and is expected to undergo medical tests on Wednesday.
Manager Xabi Alonso moved quickly to calm fears of a lengthy absence, offering a cautiously optimistic update after the match. “It’s not as bad as we thought, but we have to wait,” he told reporters in his post-match press conference.
Alexander-Arnold has already established himself as a key figure at Madrid since his arrival, providing defensive assurance while adding creativity from wide and central positions.
Any spell on the sidelines, however, would be a blow to Alonso’s plans as Real Madrid continue to balance domestic and European commitments.
The coming days will be crucial in determining the severity of the injury, with Madridistas hoping the Wednesday tests confirm only a minor setback.