Real Madrid are finally seeing encouraging signs with one of the season’s key figures. Trent Alexander-Arnold is edging closer to a return after a muscle injury that has sidelined him for almost two months, during which he has been completely absent from team activities since early December 2025.

The English full-back last featured in an official match for Real Madrid on December 3, against Athletic Club in LaLiga. He left his mark in that game by providing an assist before being forced off with the injury. Since then, his recovery process has been slow, controlled, and closely supervised by the club’s medical staff.

According to José Luis Sánchez on El Chiringuito de Jugones’ YouTube channel, the player “will return to training next week,” a key milestone that brings him closer to rejoining the squad and becoming an option for the coaching staff in the coming fixtures. The update is a boost for Álvaro Arbeloa, who has had to improvise at right-back during the absences of both Alexander-Arnold and Dani Carvajal, relying on emergency solutions to cover a vital position.

While caution remains the priority at Valdebebas, there is growing optimism. The plan is for Alexander-Arnold to gradually build rhythm and become an important piece during the decisive phase of the season. Supporters, meanwhile, are eagerly awaiting his comeback, hoping to see him rediscover the level that made him one of the standout full-backs during his time at Liverpool.

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