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ALEXANDER-ARNOLD DROPS CRYPTIC TWO-WORD STATEMENT TO LIVERPOOL

Trent Alexander-Arnold hints at a return from injury, posting "back soon" from training. The Real Madrid defender is racing to be fit for the El Clásico and Liverpool's Champions League tie.

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In an admonition to his old team, Trent Alexander-Arnold hinted that he might be ready for a return with LFC. When the England player moved to Real Madrid this summer for £10 million, he waved farewell to his childhood team. His contract with the Reds was about to expire; therefore, he was originally expected to move to the Spanish capital on a free transfer. However, the La Liga powerhouses paid Liverpool to release the defender from the last month of his contract so he could participate in the Club World Cup.

Alexander-Arnold has made ten appearances for Real Madrid thus far, although his start in Spain has been a little uneventful. Before sustaining a hamstring injury in the early minutes of Real Madrid's Champions League victory against Marseille in mid-September, he was in and out of Xabi Alonso's starting lineup and only made two appearances in La Liga.

Alexander-Arnold was initially iffy for the Champions League match against Liverpool next month after missing a month of action.

The Reds and Real Madrid will rekindle their rivalry at Anfield when they play each other in early November.

After being spotted going back to light training during the October international break, the defender has now given his team a boost.

Alexander-Arnold uploaded three pictures on his Instagram account on Wednesday, including two of him using a ball to train on the grass and a third of him giving the camera the thumbs up from the plunge pool.

He said, "Back soon," with the emojis for "soon with rightwards arrow" and "hourglass with flowing sand" to go with the pictures.

Real Madrid's medical staff is optimistic that Alexander-Arnold will be able to recover from his injury in time to play against Barcelona in the season's opening El Clásico later this month, according to a report published by The Athletic on Monday.

After the international break, the Spanish powerhouses will play again on the road against Getafe on October 19 and then host Juventus in the Champions League on October 22.

On November 1, they will play Valencia, and on November 4, they will go to Anfield.

Alexander-Arnold's hamstring issue has kept him out of five games so far.

GOAL OF MONTH SHORTLIST INCLUDES WOLTEMADE’S BRILLIANT STRIKE

Newcastle's German star Leon Woltemade is nominated for Premier League Goal of the Month for his superb flick against Brighton. Vote now for the summer signing's improvised Amex finish.

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Woltemade receives Goal of the Month nomination - Credit: Getty Images

Earlier this month, the Magpies fell 2-1 against Brighton, but the German international's incredible flick tied the score.

However, the summer acquisition, who has scored six goals for United since joining from Stuttgart in the summer, grabbed attention at the Amex Stadium with a superb improvised finish from Lewis Miley's low cross.

Antoine Semenyo and Justin Kluivert of Bournemouth, Zian Flemming and Loum Tchaouna of Burnley, Chelsea's Moises Caicedo, Aston Villa's Emi Buendia, and Mo Salah of Liverpool are also on the shortlist.

Supporters of the Magpies may cast their votes for Woltemade by visiting here, and voting will begin at 1 pm GMT on Thursday, October 30. The winner will be revealed on Friday, November 7th at 1 pm GMT.

HUGE LISANDRO MARTINEZ UPDATE EMERGES AS UNITED PREPARE FOR FOREST ENCOUNTER

Manchester United receive a major boost as Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training. The Argentine defender has been out since February with a knee injury and is now closing in on a first-team return.

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Martinez injury boost lifts United spirits ahead of Nottingham Forest trip - COURTESY/PHOTO

Lisandro Martinez returns to first-team training, giving Manchester United a significant conditioning boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Lisandro Martinez has returned to first-team training for Manchester United, giving them a significant fitness boost ahead of their Premier League matchup against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.

Due to a serious knee injury sustained during a Premier League match against Crystal Palace, the Argentina international has not played for the 20-time English champions since early February.

However, Martinez has been speeding up his recuperation in recent weeks, and on Wednesday, the former Ajax centre-back was allowed to rejoin his teammates for training.

It is extremely doubtful that Martinez will play for Man United when they travel to Forest on Saturday, but the 27-year-old might return to the team for the match against Tottenham Hotspur on November 9.

Lisandro Martinez of Manchester United resumes training with the first team.


According to Man United head coach Ruben Amorim, "He’s feeling fine," last week. "I do not want to mention a single day or week because the knee is doing so wonderfully.

"I am not sure, but the team's training is about to begin. After that, Licha's rhythm will determine whether he places or not, but he is closer to starting training again.

The Red Devils will not be taking any chances with the Argentine because of the severity of the injury, and his return may be postponed until after the international break in November.

Luke Shaw's place in the starting lineup is now seriously threatened; therefore, Martinez's return is a significant boost for the 20-time English champions. Martinez is an expert in the left-sided role in the back three.

After joining Old Trafford from Ajax in the summer of 2022, the South American has made 91 appearances for the Red Devils, tallying three goals and three assists.

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