Real Madrid Are Wasting Trent Alexander-Arnold

The Real Deal: A Real Madrid Podcast

Real Madrid signed Trent Alexander-Arnold knowing exactly what kind of player he was. So why have they built a team that barely takes advantage of what makes him special? Sid and Loconte break down why Trent has been so underused, the role he played in turning Liverpool into one of Europe’s best attacking teams, and why Real Madrid’s current approach makes life unnecessarily difficult for him. They discuss Mourinho preferring Denzel Dumfries, Trent’s own adaptation issues, the potential of a Trent-Arda Güler-Diomande right side, his connection with Jude Bellingham, the potential with Carlos Espi, and what his recent England performances show about how differently he can be used. The conversation eventually reaches the bigger problem: Real Madrid keep favoring physicality and transition football when players like Trent and Arda can give the team more control, reduce the amount of running required, and make progressing the ball considerably easier. Hosted by Sid (@agarthasid) and Loconte (@Loconteee). Timestamps 00:00 Why Real Madrid are wasting Trent 02:25 How Trent transformed Liverpool 04:34 Madrid paid for him. Why aren’t they using him? 06:43 Is Trent too passive? 08:19 Building Madrid’s right side around Trent 11:48 Dumfries vs Trent 15:17 Why Trent and Bellingham should work 17:30 Mourinho’s tactical problem 19:56 England showed how to use Trent 22:52 Arbeloa vs Mourinho 24:56 Madrid need more technical control 27:25 Does Trent need a new coach?