Dani Carvajal openly mocks Trent Alexander-Arnold on live TV in viral clip from Real Madrid game
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Dani Carvajal mocked Trent Alexander-Arnold’s lax approach to defending during Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Real Betis.The Spanish fullback was spotted mimicking his teammate’s half-hearted attempt at tracking back as the hosts countered down the left wing.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYThe former Liverpool star moved to Madrid last summer at the end of his contract on a free transfer.Dani Carvajal mocks Trent Alexander-Arnold during Real Madrid gameFootage supplied by RM4 (via @centregoals on X) showed Carvajal apparently mocking Alexander-Arnold whilst sat on the bench during the La Liga clash. 🚨🚨| Footage shows Trent walking back instead of tracking back, with Dani Carvajal reacting on the bench.
He mocks it by copying Trent’s slow walk with his fingers. 🫣 pic.twitter.com/JjgKLS2hRD — CentreGoals. Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustTo be completely fair to the 34-year-old, his point was rather valid, given that Trent can be seen barely jogging back into his own half.The Scouser’s approach to the defensive side of his game has long been a hot topic during his playing career.
Certainly, the likes of Gary Neville and Co. have not been shy about hammering our former No.66 as a defensive liability.Trent Alexander-Arnold is a supremely talented footballerListen, we still don’t appreciate the manner of Trent’s exit at Liverpool.But let’s get one thing straight: if you’re focusing entirely on the defensive side of his game, you’re ignoring the generational quality he brings when the ball is at his feet.If anyone can name five better passers of the ball in world football, we’ll be mightily impressed!Can Alexander-Arnold’s inclusion still hurt teams from a defensive perspective? Of course.We saw as much during the first leg of Real Madrid’s Champions League quarter-final clash with Bayern Munich in the Spanish capital.The England international is caught ball-watching when Serge Gnabry receives the ball.(Via FC Bayern Munich)The No.12 still has his eyes glued on Gnabry and the ball as Luis Diaz rounds him into the Madrid box.(Via FC Bayern Munich)By the time Trent Alexander-Arnold reacts, it’s already too late.