Trent Alexander-Arnold endures untimely blow in Los Blancos European tie

The player leaving the field early
Alexander-Arnold was substituted after just five minutes

The full-back's debut UCL appearance for Real Madrid ended early as he picked up an injury just minutes into the encounter against the French side

Alexander-Arnold, who signed for the Spanish giants from the Reds at the end of last season, was selected to start at full-back instead of the Spanish defender

But, he experienced discomfort with what seemed to be a muscle injury while running for the ball

He quickly dropped and signaled to the coaching staff before being replaced by the substitute in the fifth minute

Depending on the severity of the issue, the English full-back could be ruled out of a return to his former home, with the Spanish side due to face Liverpool in the Champions League on early November

It was an additional disappointment for the defender, who had featured in only a couple of the team's initial La Liga games this season and was left out from the national team for September's World Cup fixtures

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