Trent Alexander-Arnold's January transfer stance revealed after Liverpool return claims

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Daily Express or go back to LFC Live.

What he's feeling right now is, 'Okay, it's not my time, but it will be my time, I will prepare for my time.' That's how he's taking the whole thing."But there are two ahead of him in the same position (Valverde and Dumfries) and in fact, Eder Militao was also used as a right-back against Sevilla. He's certainly third it seems.

More Info."But he's not down, he's been told by Mourinho to keep at it, he will have his moment. It's been unfair that when he has played from the start, he has played in the midfield because of the absentees.

But in any case, he's got to keep fighting and he wants to succeed at Real Madrid, so he's got no intention of leaving."Make sure you don't miss the biggest sports news and strongest opinion by making the Daily Express one of your Google preferred sources.Alexander-Arnold's dream move hasn't lived up to expectation so far (Image: Getty)Alexander-Arnold's chances of selection were further complicated by the signing of Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan. The Dutch right-back arrived with Los Blancos seeking to strengthen their defensive ranks.Yet even Dumfries has encountered restricted opportunities, albeit securing more playing time than the Englishman, as Fede Valverde has become a reliable choice for Mourinho.Alexander-Arnold has been named amongst the substitutes six times this campaign and Sunday's omission from the starting XI for the 28-year-old marked the fourth consecutive overlooking by the former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur manager.Balague's assessment suggests room for the ex-Liverpool man to force his way into Mourinho's plans, yet the initial signs point towards an uphill struggle to claim regular status.