Trent Alexander-Arnold's 'crucial' decision before announcement as Gary Neville voices concern

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SportFootballTrent Alexander-ArnoldFormer Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has not hit the ground running since joining Real Madrid and missed out on England's World Cup squadTrent Alexander-Arnold moved to Real Madrid 12 months ago and probably did not expect to be in such a precarious position just one year on. The former Liverpool man did not make England's World Cup squad and now may be faced with a decision to make over his future in Spain's capital.The full-back, who won Premier League and Champions League honours after graduating from the Reds' academy, had a difficult debut season and can only watch on as Jose Mourinho is handed Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan to provide him with competition.

All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageDumfries is said to have agreed a four-year deal with Los Blancos and to have completed a medical. At 30, Dumfries is clearly a signing for now, and as an attacking option, even matches the profile of Alexander-Arnold.Dani Carvajal's contract has not been renewed, and as a result, the club will have always hoped to add another option.

Given the Spaniard's quality, they probably wanted some stiff competition for Alexander-Arnold, too, particularly after a precarious start to life in La Liga.Last summer, Alexander-Arnold said: "To be here is a dream" as he was unveiled as a Real Madrid player. Former England full-back Gary Neville believes Alexander-Arnold's talents may have been wasted in that domain, though highlighted what managers' concerns could be."I think [Alexander-Arnold] can live with Reece and Kyle [being in the squad], because they are two exceptional full-backs," Neville told Rio Ferdinand.