Trent Alexander-Arnold Vows Real Madrid Comeback Despite Crushing Injury Blow
Trent Alexander-Arnold reassured Real Madrid supporters that he would return "as quickly as possible" following an injury blow sustained during this week's Champions League victory against Marseille.
Alexander-Arnold has been rotating playing time with Dani Carvajal in the opening weeks of 2025–26, following the Bernabéu icon's recovery from his extended ACL injury. However, when given the opportunity to start the club's opening European fixture of the campaign, the ex-Liverpool defender managed just five minutes before requiring substitution by the experienced player.
Sources indicate Alexander-Arnold might be absent for up to two months, suggesting he may not return until following the November international window. The player has now spoken to fans, providing no specific timeline for his potential comeback, but offering a determined response to the disappointment.
"Will return as quickly as possible," he posted on social media.
"Stronger than ever. See you soon, Madridistas."
Should Alexander-Arnold remain out for approximately eight weeks, he might miss up to 11 matches, including the season's first Clásico versus Barcelona at the Bernabéu in late October and a return fixture against Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League during early November.
Los Blancos face four fixtures before September concludes, meeting Espanyol, Levante, Atlético Madrid and Kairat Almaty as the demanding schedule intensifies. The journey to Almaty, located near China's western frontier, involves an 8,000-mile return journey and nearly 12-hour flights in each direction.
Xabi Alonso has already implemented measures to maintain squad fitness, resting Vinícius Júnior for the Marseille match and justifying this choice as simply part of squad rotation policy.
Jude Bellingham's comeback after summer shoulder surgery provides welcome reinforcement. The English midfielder was among the substitutes, remaining unused, on Tuesday evening for the first occasion since the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal in early July.