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Trent Alexander-Arnold joined Real Madrid from Liverpool in June England defender Trent Alexander‑Arnold will be out for about two months after sustaining a thigh injury during Real Madrid's win over Athletic Club. The right-back, who has been limited to just 11 appearances in all competitions this season because of injury, provided his first La Liga assist in Real's 3-0 victory in Bilbao. But Alexander-Arnold injured his thigh 10 minutes into the second half and required medical assistance to leave the pitch. Sources have confirmed to BBC Sport that the 27-year-old is expected to be sidelined for about two months. It is the latest blow to Alexander-Arnold, who joined Real from Liverpool in the summer and has already missed six weeks of the season with a hamstring strain. With Spain right-back Dani Carvajal also ruled out until early 2026, Uruguay midfielder Federico Valverde may have to fill in at full-back. Follow your club with BBC Sport Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get football news sent straight to your phone 'No more Average Joe as Root century seals all-time great status' Premier League: Build-up to Man Utd v West Ham United - Cunha returns Trump and Infantino - too close for comfort? Jon Bon Jovi shares his favourite records Get ready for The War Between the Land and the Sea Harry, Jennie and Marc look back on a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix Robbie Savage takes on his first football manager job 'No more Average Joe as Root century seals all-time great status' Trump and Infantino - too close for comfort? 'I'm too driven. .. I never settle for not good enough' - Verstappen in-depth on title race Who has the most and least gruelling December among Premier League teams? The World Cup draw is here - this is how it will work Leeds stun Chelsea to end four-game losing streak. Video Leeds stun Chelsea to end four-game losing streak Mukiele own goal hands Liverpool draw with Sunderland. Video Mukiele own goal hands Liverpool draw with Sunderland What's on Nancy's Celtic to-do list? A draw with a winner? The routes to northern glory at 2027 World Cup Success in 2025 - are the Lionesses ready for 2026? Where F1 title may be won and lost in three-way fight 'As if she won Champions League' - Kendall's special night for England Eleven and hell - the cost of Newcastle's dropped points Phoebe's Five - top moments from NFL week 13. Video Phoebe's Five - top moments from NFL week 13 BBC to show Sabalenka v Kyrgios in 'Battle of Sexes' 'A fearless hero for hapless England' - Robin Smith obituary What's behind snooker's 147 boom? '150th Open champion Smith needs more than a cool number plate' When F1 title has gone to a final-race three-way fight 'Raise hell' - the fastest bowler you might not have heard of Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.