Real Madrid injury blow opens door to Liverpool transfer swoop in January window

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The 27-year-old Brazilian suffered a serious hamstring injury and will miss four months, potentially re-opening the door for Real Madrid to make a move for Ibrahima Konate in January. He tore his ACL in the summer of 2023 and missed most of the season.

"Militao’s injury hurt us. That’s what has thrown us off a bit," he added.

The French international has been far from his best this season, Liverpool coach Arne Slot said. Alexander-Arnold waited until the summer to confirm his move to Madrid last year.