Trent Alexander-Arnold's team-mate blasts Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso after being subbed

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Trent Alexander-Arnold was benched while Rodrygo was subbed off by Xabi Alonso(Image: Real Madrid via Getty Images)

There are issues behind the scenes at Trent Alexander-Arnold’s new club after Rodrygo appeared to let rip at Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso.

On the face of it, Los Blancos have made a solid start to the season, with two La Liga wins from two and no goals conceded.

At Real Oviedo on Sunday, Alexander-Arnold was dropped to the bench to underline the abundance of quality options available to new boss Alonso.



F***!’”

The outburst was perhaps a result of his lack of game time for both club and country.

The current Real manager addressed his decision to substitute Rodrygo after the Oviedo game, saying: “We've put the World Cup behind us and this season counts.

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“I'm counting on Rodrygo; it's only one match, and we shouldn't read too much into it.

With the transfer window closing on Monday, it will be intriguing to see whether Rodrygo is involved in Saturday night's home clash with Mallorca.

Xabi Alonso has addressed why he took off Rodrygo(Image: Getty Images)

Meanwhile, while Alexander-Arnold certainly won't be sounding off like Rodrygo, Alonso has hinted he may have to accept starting on the bench at times.

Following the Oviedo game, Alonso sang the praises of fellow full-back Carvajal, 33, saying the veteran deserves to return to the Spain squad.

Alonso said: “I'm very happy that he's regaining his confidence after such a long injury.