Trent Alexander-Arnold has been tipped to endure a tricky relationship with one of his Real Madrid team-mates by the Spanish media.

The former Liverpool full-back has only just landed in the Spanish capital, and though his unveiling alongside Real president Florentino Perez was an event celebrated by the club's fans, it does not hide the fact that obstacles may be just around the corner.

Chief among which is a battle for the starting berth with fierce competitor Dani Carvajal.



The 33-year-old missed most of last season through injury, but now he is returning to fitness, he will be desperate to steal in ahead of Alexander-Arnold in the starting line-up of new manager Xabi Alonso.

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With six Champions League titles and more than 400 Real appearances under his belt, ousting Carvajal for good will take some doing.

And reports in Spain suggest that it may not be a smooth process for the new boy.

An article in Mundo Deportivo points out the 'difficult coexistence' between Alexander-Arnold and Carvajal, who is primed to take over the captain's armband once Luka Modric leaves after the upcoming Club World Cup.

Carvajal's attacking and defensive attributes, standing in the dressing room and competitive nature are all cited as 'significant obstacles' which Alexander-Arnold must overcome if he is to become a nailed-on starter at right-back.

The piece adds that Real veteran Carvajal 'will not easily relinquish' his place in the side.

Ominously for Alexander-Arnold, Carvajal has kept a whole host of high-quality candidates out of the side during his 12-year stint at the Bernabeu.

The England international is still only 26, which makes him almost seven years younger than Carvajal, and means he is heading into the prime years of his career.

Alexander-Arnold was snapped alongside Perez on Thursday holding his new white shirt, which donned the name 'Trent' and the unfamiliar number 12 on the back.

At his unveiling, speaking in fluent Spanish, he said: "Thank you Florentino Perez and the club for this opportunity.