Trent Alexander-Arnold knows where he stands with Jose Mourinho amid Real Madrid talk
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Jose Mourinho's potential return to Real Madrid could have repercussions for Trent Alexander-ArnoldJose Mourinho's assessment of Trent Alexander-Arnold has resurfaced, with the Portuguese manager understood to be Real Madrid president Florentino Perez's preferred choice to replace Alvaro Arbeloa. Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football's Facebook pageMourinho's time in Madrid stopped short of Champions League glory.
Should Mourinho make his way back to Madrid this summer, Alexander-Arnold would be working under his third manager in little over a year since arriving at the club.Alexander-Arnold's time at Real Madrid has proved a mixed bag, with the 27-year-old registering five assists across 26 outings in all competitions. Now firmly established as the club's starting right-back, his campaign has also been hampered by hamstring and thigh problems, which have led to patchy performances.READ MORE: Trent Alexander-Arnold 'mocked' from Real Madrid bench as footage catches out team-mateREAD MORE: Real Madrid make Jose Mourinho their No.1 target to be manager next seasonBack in 2019, Mourinho heaped praise on the England international alongside his former full-back partner, Andy Robertson.
"Alexander-Arnold is a local boy, Robertson is a Scottish boy that a few years ago was relegated with Hull City."He added: "And both they are physical, they are aggressive, they are what I call in football 'the good arrogance', they are not afraid to play, they go forward, they participate in attack."On Alexander Arnold's contribution this season, Arbeloa said: "Trent Alexander-Arnold is showing a great level. I'm not a coach to gift a minute to anyone."Arbeloa has endorsed Alexander-Arnold as a pivotal figure in the squad, stressing his selections are rooted in trust and the conviction that each player can shape outcomes.The ex-Liverpool defender also stressed that, despite fairly unspectacular La Liga statistics, his contribution in build-up play and chance creation has been vital for Real, highlighting his significance to the team's overall shape and attacking prowess.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.