Trent Alexander-Arnold: What's happened to ex-Liverpool defender after axe warning

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Trent Alexander-Arnold's start to life at Real Madrid hasn't gone entirely to plan(Image: Ion Alcoba Beitia/Getty Images)

Trent Alexander-Arnold started this summer by making the biggest decision of his career – and he is now dealing with the consequences of that call.

Alexander-Arnold left behind his boyhood club Liverpool in controversial circumstances in order to join Real Madrid.

But things would change quickly.



Trent Alexander-Arnold is not a guaranteed starter(Image: Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Alexander-Arnold was not under any illusions over his status at Real, knowing that Carvajal was on the comeback from an injury.

The 33-year-old is a Real legend and wasn’t just going to surrender his position without a fight.

Alonso knew he couldn’t just sideline Carvajal and that competition for places was desirable.

We're going to be playing tons of games and we need to have that top level.”

Xabi Alonso says he will rotate his squad(Image: Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Alexander-Arnold won the initial battle when he started the opening La Liga match of the season against Osasuna last week.

The manager’s decision went down extremely well with the fans, who gave Carvajal a standing ovation on his return from injury.

The Spanish media, especially those that follow Real Madrid, are known for their strong opinions – and Alexander-Arnold copped some serious stick in the aftermath of that game.

Carvajal’s history at the club makes him a popular presence and therefore makes Alexander-Arnold task taller.

Dani Carvajal is back fit for Real Madrid(Image: Bruno Penas/Getty Images)

For the second La Liga game of the season, Alonso dropped Alexander-Arnold for Carvajal, who started the 3-0 win over Real Oviedo.