After the former Liverpool defender’s first training session since joining from the Premier League winners, Real Madrid’s all-star team has made up its mind on new recruit Trent Alexander-Arnold. At the end of his contract at Anfield, Alexander-Arnold agreed to sign a free move to Los Blancos; nevertheless, the Spanish powerhouses paid the Reds a nominal fee to guarantee the full-back’s services in time for the FIFA Club World Cup in the summer.
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The 26-year-old is rumored to have astonished fans by speaking flawless Spanish during his first news conference as a Madrid player. His early training impressions are also reported to have left his new colleagues stunned.
Alexander-Arnold Impresses Real Madrid Teammates
Areas of strength and weakness have been noted
Current Real Madrid players have already developed strong opinions about the club’s most recent high-profile addition, according to Spanish publication AS. One person close to the team says the Englishman has been “like a beast” in terms of his physical condition since joining the Spanish powerhouses.
As a result of his instant impact, “a Galactico has been signed,” according to internal recognition.
He has left other players “speechless” with his offensive prowess, and his dominating presence and self-assured manner have also garnered accolades.
The coaching staff is currently emphasizing that he should work on “adapting to his teammates and assimilating the game’s mechanics” and that he should improve his corner kick delivery.
“Trent has arrived like a rocket,” the report summarized. A major battle with Carvajal is anticipated in the medium term. Because there’s a Galactico here. It’s a fact. He is having an effect.
Awkward Footage of Alexnader-Arnold With New Teammates Emerge
The defender still has to integrate himself in the group
One particular tape has presented a somewhat different image of what seemed to be a slightly more awkward occasion during the Liverpudlian’s first few days as a Galactico, despite the glowing reports and footage of Alexander-Arnold helping Jude Bellingham in training that have been making the rounds.
Alexander-Arnold was seen clumsily hanging on the outside of a group huddle of Madrid players in a social media video, after having been kicked out of the group. The events are similar to the agonizing picture of Ashley Cole with the Roma team, in which the iconic left-back appeared completely out of place.
If this video is any indication, Alexander-Arnold may still need to do more to gain the support of all Madrid supporters.
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