Trent Alexander-Arnold

Real Madrid right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is under mounting pressure—and could soon find himself on the bench. The 26-year-old’s early outings have drawn sharp criticism, raising fresh doubts about his fit in Xabi Alonso’s setup. Meanwhile, Manchester City are quietly monitoring his situation.

In his La Liga debut, Alexander-Arnold was substituted after just 68 minutes in a 1–0 win over Osasuna. His performance was described as “not up to Real Madrid’s level” by AS editor Tomás Roncero, who highlighted a lack of intensity and adaptability. He warned that once Dani Carvajal is fully match-ready, Trent may struggle to hold onto his …