Overview

• An official club statement said tests showed a muscle injury to the biceps femoris in Alexander-Arnold’s left leg, with further updates to follow.
• Alexander-Arnold was forced off within minutes of the Champions League win over Marseille, and his replacement Dani Carvajal was later sent off in the 2-1 result.
• ESPN, BBC and Spanish outlets report a six-to-eight-week absence, which would likely rule him out of the Madrid derby and put El Clásico and a November trip to Anfield in doubt, though the club has not confirmed a timeline.
• Xabi Alonso urged caution by saying the problem might not be as severe as first feared and noted Madrid have flexible options, with Eduardo Camavinga and Jude Bellingham available for Saturday.
• Alexander-Arnold posted that he will return as soon as possible, and the injury complicates his early adaptation after this summer’s move from Liverpool.