Real Madrid confirm fresh injury boosts ahead of El Clasico vs Barcelona | OneFootball

Real Madrid’s defensive crisis has cleared up just in time for the visit of their bitter rivals

Real Madrid have confirmed a major boost with Trent Alexander-Arnold taking part in full training.

Alexander-Arnold, who joined Real Madrid from Liverpool during the summer, has been restricted to just five appearances across all competitions for his new club so far this season.

The reason the number is so low is because he was forced off just five minutes into his Champions League debut for the club in the first League Phase fixture against Marseille on September 16.

Initially, there were reports suggesting Alexander-Arnold was facing up to eight weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.

However, as confirmed by Los Blancos, Alexander-Arnold completed a full training session on Friday as preparations began for the visit of Barcelona.

If the 27-year-old does make an appearance in El Clasico, he could cross paths with Marcus Rashford at some stage as the England international is in line to start at the Santiago Bernabeu with Raphinha set to miss out.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been out of action for Real Madrid since September 16

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In addition, fellow summer signing Dean Huijsen trained after missing wins over Getafe and Juventus with a calf injury sustained while on international duty with Spain earlier in the month.

Huijsen could partner Eder Militao in central defence as Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba will not feature at the weekend.

Meanwhile, rounding off the positive news for Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso, Dani Ceballos and club captain Dani Carvajal should also be available for selection against the reigning La Liga champions.