Trent Alexander-Arnold lasts just five minutes on Real Madrid CL debut after injury
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Trent Alexander-Arnold's Champions League debut for Real Madrid turned into a nightmare as he was forced off the pitch due to an injury just five minutes into the game.
The 26-year-old, who had only started two of Madrid's first four La Liga games, pulled his hamstring during the early stages of Tuesday's match against Marseille at the Bernabeu.
His chances of playing in the upcoming Champions League match against his former team, Liverpool, are now seriously threatened.
Both teams will be vying for automatic qualification, with Liverpool having finished at the top of the league phase last season.
Alexander-Arnold felt his right hamstring pull after playing a pass just two minutes and 40 seconds into the game.
The right-back immediately sat down on the pitch, signalling for medical attention from Madrid's staff.
It quickly became clear that Alexander-Arnold would not be able to continue the match.
He was replaced by Dani Carvajal, who had started in Madrid's 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad on Saturday, maintaining their flawless start to the season.
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