Footage of Trent Alexander-Arnold being benched sums up exactly how he feels now

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Trent Alexander-Arnold has a fight on his hands(Image: Getty Images)

Trent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid career hasn't got off to the best start, with first-team chances looking scarce.

The former Liverpool full-back had to settle for a place on the bench in Los Blancos' win over Oviedo on Sunday, just days after being substituted on his La Liga debut against Osasuna.

Initially, Alexander-Arnold was tipped to be first-choice right back, but now appears to have been displaced by club captain Dani Carvajal.



He may have to be patient and bide his time on the sidelines - though history suggests that won't sit well with him.

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At the start of last season, Alexander-Arnold was substituted in each of Liverpool's first three Premier League matches.

so we are taking care of Trent."

Trent Alexander-Arnold looked unhappy after being substituted by Arne Slot last season

At the time, doubts had emerged over Alexander-Arnold's fit in Slot's system, with understudy Conor Bradley pushing to take his place.

Real Madrid supporters, however, are unlikely to be quite so forgiving.

Alexander-Arnold appears to be Real Madrid's second-choice right back as things stand(Image: Getty Images)

"It depends on what we need in terms of the game, the workload and the opposition," Alonso told reporters when asked about his decision to drop Alexander-Arnold at the weekend.

"I haven't made a decision for the next month.

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