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Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid Nightmare
21 Oct
Summary
- Alexander-Arnold left boyhood club Liverpool for Real Madrid.
- Injuries and poor form have plagued his Real Madrid career.
- He is now third-choice right back under Mourinho.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's highly anticipated move from Liverpool to Real Madrid has not gone as planned. After spending 20 years with his boyhood club and reaching the vice-captaincy, he sought a new challenge in the Spanish capital in 2025, aiming for epic nights at the Bernabéu.
His debut campaign in 2025-26 was significantly disrupted by injuries, including a serious hamstring tear and a muscle issue, limiting him to just 30 appearances and five assists. The team's struggles that season, which ended trophyless, were mirrored by his personal setbacks, including being snubbed for the 2026 World Cup.
Under new manager José Mourinho, Alexander-Arnold's situation has worsened. He was initially overlooked in favor of Denzel Dumfries, and most recently, midfielder Federico Valverde has been preferred at right back. Despite Valverde's tactical suitability, the decision sidelines Alexander-Arnold, relegating him to third-choice.
This unexpected fall from grace sees Alexander-Arnold, once hailed as the world's best right back, now floating in obscurity. His time at Real Madrid risks being defined as a significant failure, a stark contrast to his legendary status at Liverpool.
