Trent Alexander-Arnold utilising secret fitness tool in bid for England World Cup spot
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Credit: Manh Tung, Breaking Media Sat 2 May 2026 15:04, UK Trent Alexander-Arnold has endured a difficult opening season at Real Madrid since his move from Liverpool last summer. The right-back left on a cut-price deal just weeks before the end of his contract at Anfield, fuelling anger among fans of his boyhood club.The England international was with Liverpool throughout the entirety of his career before last summer, making over 350 appearances and winning the Premier League twice.Alexander-Arnold has had several considerable injuries to deal with this season, and now faces an uphill battle to make it to Thomas Tuchel’s England World Cup squad.The former Liverpool man was missing from the last squad and will need a stunning end to the season to have any chance. ⚽ Liverpool Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert previews, VAR verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Reds fixture.
VISIT THE LIVERPOOL MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Wearable fitness gadget behind Trent Alexander-Arnold aimsCody Gakpo is using a tool called WHOOP – a wearable technology made to monitor sleep, stress, strain, recovery and much more – to optimise his fitness and strive for the next level.And the Liverpool forward is not the only one. Captain Virgil van Dijk is a long-term ambassador for the device, which he partially credits with the incredible capacity for minutes he has shown throughout his career.Trent Alexander-ArnoldStats – La Liga 2025-26Appearances17Assists4Chances created21Successful crosses24Recoveries38Duels won19If we are talking about capacity for a strenuous number of appearances, however, who else in history is there to talk about other than Cristiano Ronaldo?The former Real Madrid and Juventus legend is an official partner of WHOOP, and has been using it for years.
Alexander-Arnold is another user of the technology, which constantly monitors the way the user’s body reacts to various stimuli, offering detailed advice for optimisation and recovery. The right-back has been heavily affected by injuries this season, and will hope improved recovery via WHOOP can help avoid recurring problems.Alexander-Arnold’s chances of making it to the World Cup depend on it, with Tuchel needing to be convinced in the coming weeks.Alexander-Arnold starting to enjoy his football againIt has not been an easy season for Alexander-Arnold or Real Madrid as a team, with Xabi Alonso’s exit in January the result of a tumultuous atmosphere at the Bernabeu.But in recent weeks, the defender has looked to begin to display the qualities that made him so loved at Anfield.Trent Alexander-Arnold hasn’t been called up for England’s upcoming friendlies…Despite Reece James being injured, Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier retiring internationally, and Jarell Quansah withdrawing from the squad. pic.twitter.com/vzRjDjrjtO— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) March 23, 2026 View Tweet The England international provided hope for Real Madrid as they narrowly lost to Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final last month, assisting brilliantly for Kylian Mbappe.He did the same for Vinicius Junior’s winner in the Madrid derby in March, displaying his phenomenal passing ability.Alexander-Arnold’s spot on the plane to North America appears to be a long shot, but he will not stop fighting until the season is over. 🔴 Don’t Miss a Beat: Your Liverpool Insider Access Get the full story from Anfield and the AXA Training Centre with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the heart of Merseyside.