Trent Alexander-Arnold dropped by Real Madrid and told exactly where he stands

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Trent Alexander-Arnold will need to adapt to rotating right-back responsibilities with Dani Carvajal after being dropped to the substitutes' bench for Real Madrid's most recent La Liga fixture, with Xabi Alonso confirming his intention to alternate between the defenders.

Los Blancos invested over $12 million to secure his services early in preparation for the Club World Cup, though Alexander-Arnold was omitted from their second La Liga encounter of the campaign as Carvajal returned from injury.

The England international was subsequently recalled to the starting XI for Real's 2-1 triumph against RCD Mallorca before the international interval, yet found himself amongst the substitutes once more for Saturday's 2-1 success at Real Sociedad.



Alonso had suggested prior to the match that neither Alexander-Arnold nor Carvajal held guaranteed starting positions and would be subject to rotation going forward, describing such rivalry as beneficial, reports the Mirror.

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You know there is strong competition, you see teammates who are ready to play.

"So far, Trent and Carvajal have both had an impact in other positions as well, whether that be at centre-back or out wide.

That will be the case throughout the year."

Alexander-Arnold was omitted from England's squad during the recent international window, with Thomas Tuchel choosing to explore alternative right-back options.

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Trent Alexander-Arnold joined Real Madrid from Liverpool this summer.