Xabi Alonso delivered an update on Trent Alexander-Arnold's injury after the Real Madrid full-back was forced off in their 2-1 Champions League win against Marseille on Tuesday inside the first five minutes. Alexander-Arnold was replaced by veteran defender Dani Carvajal, who was shown a red card in the 72nd minute for headbutting Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli.
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Alexander-Arnold returned to the Madrid lineup after starting on the bench against Real Sociedad last weekend. But the ex-Liverpool star's debut Champions League game for his new club lasted less than five minutes due to a suspected hamstring injury as he was forced off the pitch.
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After the game, the Real Madrid boss provided an update on the defender's injury status, as the Spaniard said: "We'll wait a bit; maybe it's not as bad as it seems. We have to be creative in finding solutions. [Raul] Asencio came in well. [Eduardo] Camavinga and Jude [Bellingham] are back and will be able to play on Saturday."
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The former Reds defender was replaced by Carvajal but the veteran defender was sent off with 18 minutes still left on the clock. Despite the setback, Madrid eventually emerged victorious as Mbappe's two penalties helped them stage a comeback. USMNT star Timothy Weah had handed Marseille an early lead.
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Los Blancos will be back in action in this Saturday as they host Espanyol. It remains to be seen if Alexander-Arnold recovers fully before the La Liga encounter, or if Carvajal starts at right-back again.