Trent Alexander-Arnold statement released as former Liverpool star slated by Spanish media

Trent Alexander-Arnold has suffered a new injury blow (Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Everything you need to know about Trent Alexander-Arnold's injury...

Injury blow : Trent Alexander-Arnold is currently out with a muscular injury in the rectus femoris of his left quadriceps. The former Liverpool star picked up the injury and was forced off just before the hour mark during Real Madrid's 3-0 win against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday night.

Real Madrid statement : "Following tests carried out today by the Real Madrid Medical Services on our player, Trent Alexander-Arnold, he has been diagnosed with a muscular injury to the rectus anterior quadriceps in his left leg," Real said in a statement . "His progress will be monitored."

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