Trent Alexander-Arnold suffers new Real Madrid low since Liverpool exit

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Before his departure, Alexander-Arnold set up Kylian Mbappe's opening goal. It has been a challenging few days for Alexander-Arnold, with the England international facing harsh criticism following Real's 1-1 draw with Girona.

Alfredo Relano, one of Spain's most prominent football journalists, lambasted Alexander-Arnold for his showing. "His quality at set pieces is masked by his right foot, but in open play he is non-existent." Trent Alexander-Arnold returned to Anfield with Real Madrid back in November (Image: (Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)) AS, however, did commend the dead-ball element of his game, noting that he is 'becoming the team's set-piece specialist under Xabi Alonso'.

Alexander-Arnold's initial months in the Spanish capital haven't been smooth sailing, with an unrelated injury sidelining him for several weeks. Alonso has rallied behind his summer acquisition following a tough start at his new club, emphasising the player's importance to the team.