Jose Mourinho verdict on Trent Alexander-Arnold resurfaces amid Real Madrid rumors
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Jose Mourinho’s glowing assessment of Trent Alexander-Arnold has resurfaced as he emerges as Real Madrid's favorite candidate to take over from Alvaro ArbeloaJose Mourinho has previously spoken highly about Trent Alexander-Arnold(Image: Getty Images)Jose Mourinho's verdict on Trent Alexander-Arnold has resurfaced, with the Portuguese coach said to be Real Madrid president Florentino Perez's favorite to replace Álvaro Arbeloa.Arbeloa, who was appointed in January to replace the dismissed Xabi Alonso, is now expected to leave his role at the end of the season. Meanwhile, Alonso has been shortlisted for the Chelsea job.READ MORE: Gary Neville rates Liverpool's chances of Champions League qualification before Man Utd gameREAD MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold gets brutal Real Madrid verdict as Dani Carvajal reaction speaks volumesShould Mourinho return to Madrid this summer, it would be Alexander-Arnold's third manager in just over a year since he joined the club.
Alexander-Arnold’s spell at Real Madrid has been mixed, with the 27-year-old recording five assists in 26 appearances across all competitions. Now established as the club’s first-choice right-back, his season has also been disrupted by hamstring and thigh injuries, which have contributed to inconsistent form.In 2019, Mourinho praised the England international alongside his former full-back partner, Andy Robertson.
He described both players as possessing a “good arrogance,” combined with aggression and “amazing character,” underlining the traits he believes set them apart at the highest level.Mourinho's could potentially return to Real Madrid(Image: (Photo by Joao Rico/Icon Sport via Getty Images))“The two full-backs also have to be Liverpool players, amazing players, Alexander-Arnold and Robertson. Right now he deserves to play, and when he hasn't played, Carvajal has done well.READ MORE: Mohamed Salah to announce next club as Liverpool farewell plunged into doubtREAD MORE: Jurgen Klopp gives honest assessment of Florian Wirtz's first season at Liverpool"I'm not a coach to gift a minute to anyone."Arbeloa has backed Alexander-Arnold as a key figure in the squad, insisting his selections are based on trust and the belief that each player can influence results.The former Liverpool defender also emphasized that despite relatively modest La Liga numbers, his impact in build-up play and chance creation has been crucial for Real Madrid, underlining his importance to the team’s overall structure and attacking output.