Alexander-Arnold dissatisfied

The English right-back has endured a difficult start to life at Real Madrid, having yet to play a full 90 minutes for his new club since the start of the 2025/26 La Liga season.

Trent Alexander-Arnold's difficult start to life at Real Madrid, with him being benched and substituted, has clearly reflected his discontent.

According to Marca , Alexander-Arnold is not satisfied, even showing signs of dissatisfaction with the coach when his chances of playing in the Real Madrid squad are limited. The English defender was on the bench in the 3-0 win over Real Oviedo in round 2 of La Liga on August 25.

Instead, Alonso opted for Dani Carvajal in the starting lineup. Alexander-Arnold was only introduced in the 87th minute and did not make a significant impact. Alexander-Arnold was initially expected to become Real Madrid's first-choice right-back after joining from Liverpool in the summer of 2025.

However, he is currently struggling to compete with captain Carvajal. In interviews, coach Xabi Alonso has stressed that there is no guaranteed starting place for the right-back position, but Real Madrid insiders say Carvajal is the priority for the position.

Alexander-Arnold may need to be patient and wait for his chance on the bench, although his past has shown that he will not take this lightly. At the start of last season at Liverpool, after being substituted in the opening three Premier League games, Alexander-Arnold showed his displeasure on the bench and in the Liverpool dressing room, prompting manager Arne Slot to explain his decision, acknowledging Alexander-Arnold’s discontent.

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