Trent Alexander-Arnold could return to full fitness after the October international break, reports in Spain claim, in what would be a major boost for Real Madrid.
The 26-year-old suffered a hamstring injury five minutes into his first Champions League outing for the 15-time winners, and initial reports suggested the summer arrival would be out of action for between six to eight weeks.
Dani Carvajal has since joined Alexander-Arnold on the sidelines, with the veteran Spaniard expected to miss four to five weeks of action with a muscle injury picked up in the humiliating 5–2 defeat to rivals Atlético Madrid.
But there could be light at the end of the tunnel for Real Madrid, as report that Alexander-Arnold is expected to return to action following the conclusion of the October internationals.
Real Madrid face a Champions League away trip to Kairat Almaty and then a home La Liga match against Villarreal on Oct. 4 before then—those are the only two fixtures slated before the domestic season makes way for World Cup qualifiers.
That could mean a potential return for Alexander-Arnold against Getafe on Oct. 19, a little under five weeks after he was injured against Ligue 1 giants Marseille.
