Real Madrid hatch Trent Alexander-Arnold plan as former Liverpool star makes admission

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SportFootballTrent Alexander-ArnoldTrent Alexander-Arnold's first season after leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid has ended trophy-less and without a place in Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squadReal Madrid are considering signing another right-back, according to reports in Spain, as Trent Alexander-Arnold's arrival is not "quite living up to expectations". The former Liverpool vice-captain completed his switch to the Bernabeu last summer, with Los Blancos paying a £10million premium to secure his signature before his contract ran out.Alexander-Arnold chose to depart his boyhood club and joined Madrid as their latest Galactico acquisition.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageHe is not in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup having not played for his country for almost a year. Marca suggests that fact exposes weaknesses in Real's full-back department, with potential new signings under consideration.They say: "The Englishman arrived at Real Madrid as a strategic signing with star status, but even that hasn't guaranteed him a place with his national team.

Learn moreLiverpool FC have launched their new home kit for the 2026/27, inspired by iconic adidas strip worn during the club's 1989/90 title-winning campaign.It comes after the Reds academy graduate admitted that it took him a few months to settle in Madrid. I promise we will bring trophies back to this amazing club next season.”It has been a humiliating week for Real Madrid, with none of their full-backs selected for their respective international squads ahead of the World Cup.