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?
