Trent Alexander-Arnold endures premature injury in Real Madrid European tie
The full-back's debut Champions League match for Los Blancos ended abruptly as he sustained an problem merely a few moments into the encounter against Marseille
Alexander-Arnold, who signed for Real Madrid from Liverpool after last campaign, was chosen to feature at right-back instead of Dani Carvajal
Yet, Alexander-Arnold experienced discomfort with what appeared to be a thigh injury while running for the ball
Alexander-Arnold quickly went to ground and indicated to the coaching staff before being replaced by the substitute in the early stages
Depending on the gravity of the issue, the English full-back could be unavailable for a comeback to Liverpool's stadium, with Real Madrid scheduled to play the Reds in the Champions League on early November
It was another blow for him, who had featured in merely two of Los Blancos' initial domestic games this season and was excluded from the national team for recent World Cup qualifiers
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