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SPANISH PRESS BLASTS TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD: 'LOST LIKE A RABBIT IN HEADLIGHTS'
Real Madrid is in crisis: players split over Alonso's strict style, with Vinicius Jr. unhappy. Trent Alexander-Arnold's form is suffering in the chaos.
Trent Alexander-Arnold isn't having the easiest time in Spain, with some of the local football press calling him clueless.
After leaving Liverpool to chase a Ballon d'Or with Real Madrid, his start hasn't exactly been smooth.
After a 1-1 tie with Girona, Marca didn't hold back.
Alfredo Relano, a well-known Spanish football writer, didn't mince words about the 27-year-old.
He wrote that Trent seems lost and unsure, like a rabbit in the headlights.
He added that while his set-piece ability is there, he's nonexistent in regular play.
Alexander-Arnold almost gave away a goal with a bad pass in the Girona game, and his crosses were uncharacteristically off-target.
After starting matches against Elche and Olympiacos, it seemed like he was starting to impress people.
As noted, his ability to create chances and said he's becoming the team's set-piece guy under Xabi Alonso.
But things can change quickly at Real, and with the team struggling, Alexander-Arnold is getting heat.
He was even booed by Liverpool fans during a Champions League loss at Anfield.
The way he left Liverpool still stings for supporters. He let his contract run down, so the club only got £10 million for him, even though he had talked about staying at Liverpool forever and becoming captain.
He chose to go to Real, but so far, he hasn't made a big impact.
The right-back hasn't scored or assisted in LaLiga or the Champions League yet.
He's only played a full 90 minutes twice in the Spanish league and was on the bench for the win against Barcelona.
He's competing with Dani Carvajal and Federico Valverde for a spot in the lineup, and he's also dealt with injuries early in the season.
Alonso is sticking with Alexander-Arnold. Before the Girona game, he mentioned that it's his first year and that this adjustment period is normal.
Relano didn't just criticise Alexander-Arnold; he also blasted the team in general, saying it's too reliant on Mbappé and Courtois.
Alexander-Arnold is also trying to fit in while there's tension in the Real Madrid locker room.
Reports in Spain say that some of the team's key players are split on whether they support Alonso.
Alonso is said to have a more hands-on style than managers like Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane, with strict rules about bad habits and the idea that players have to earn their place every time they train.
Mundo Deportivo says that players like Vinicius Jr., Fede Valverde, Brahim Diaz, Rodrygo, Endrick, and Ferland Mendy aren't happy with Alonso's approach.
Vinicius Jr seems to be the most vocal, reportedly saying, "I'm going to leave this team after being subbed out during El Clásico." He also didn't mention Alonso when he apologised on social media.
There are rumours that Vinicius Jr. might not extend his contract, which ends in 2027, under the current situation.
Real is currently four points behind Barcelona in LaLiga.
It will be interesting to see if Alonso continues to play Alexander-Arnold or goes with Valverde, as Carvajal is out with a knee injury until next year.
WHY AC MILAN ARE TURNING TO REAL MADRID’S BACKUP ANDRIY LUNIN TO REPLACE MIKE MAIGNAN
AC Milan is preparing a €15M bid for Andriy Lunin. Discover why the Real Madrid keeper is now the favourite to take over at San Siro.
AC Milan might go after Andriy Lunin from Real Madrid this summer, according to Defensa Central. Apparently, Milan is having trouble getting Mike Maignan to sign a new contract.
So, Lunin is high on their list as a possible replacement. He did sign a deal to stay with Real Madrid until 2030, but Milan is still watching him while things with Maignan are up in the air.
Reportedly, Milan gave Maignan a final offer of €7 million per season, but he's not sure about it. Because of this, the club is now scouting for other options.
If Maignan leaves, Milan's bosses plan to offer between €10 million and €15 million for Lunin. They think that's a fair price for a keeper with his experience.
Real Madrid usually doesn't do winter transfers. The club has already said they won't sell anyone in January, except for loaning Endrick to Lyon. So, they won't even think about a deal for Lunin until the season is over.
Lunin turned down offers from Turkish clubs last summer to compete for his spot at Real Madrid. The chance to start every week at Milan could change his mind. At 26, he's currently Courtois' backup. A move in 2026 could give him the playing time he wants. Manchester United was also interested in Lunin last summer, so there'll be plenty of teams after him.
Why Real Madrid Should Ask for More or Keep Lunin
Lunin showed what he's capable of when he filled in for Courtois. He has the skills to play at the highest level. He saved Real Madrid many times, including in important Champions League games. Because of his input, his value has increased.
The rumoured price of €10 million to €15 million seems too low. Lunin was key to Real Madrid's defence for most of the 2023/24 season. Real Madrid should ask for way more if they decide to sell. If not, they should keep him as a backup in case Courtois gets hurt again.
Selling him for that little would be a mistake. It’s almost impossible to find another backup as good as him for that price these days. It's hard to keep a keeper who wants to be the number one, but Xabi Alonso thinks having a deep squad is very important.
Real Madrid needs to think about the money versus the risk on the field. Letting a talent like Lunin go for cheap would be a bad move. Madrid should keep him unless Milan makes a much better offer. Having two top-notch goalkeepers creates a sense of security that money can't often buy.
MARKET REPORT: WHY CHELSEA IS SUDDENLY THE FAVORITE TO RESIGN ANTONIO RüDIGER
Antonio Rüdiger is considering a shock return to Chelsea as Real Madrid pause contract talks. Read why Xabi Alonso is hesitant.
Word on the street is that Antonio Rudiger might head back to Chelsea. The Real Madrid player is thinking about coming back to the Premier League. His deal with Real Madrid runs out in 2026, and he hasn't agreed to a new one yet. There's talk he might leave next summer and maybe even team up with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
Contract Talks On Hold
Back in November, Marca said that Rudiger and Real Madrid started talking about a new contract, but those talks are on pause now. His current contract is up at the end of the season. They started talking months ago, threw some numbers around, and both sides seemed to want a deal.
But they stopped talking after Rudiger hurt his muscle in September. They decided it wasn't right to make a deal while he was getting better.
Back to Chelsea?
Rudiger played for Chelsea for five years, winning a Champions League title, before moving to Real Madrid in 2022. Now, he might go back to Chelsea. There are rumours that Chelsea wants him back next summer, according to Diario AS.
Also, Paris Saint-Germain is interested, and Galatasaray is watching what's happening with him in Madrid.
Besides Europe, he's also wanted in Saudi Arabia. Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal are thinking about trying to get him next year.
What Alonso Thinks
BILD said in October that Xabi Alonso, the Madrid boss, isn't totally sold on Rudiger. He thinks Rudiger has been getting injured too much and hasn't been playing consistently. Also, Dean Huijsen, who joined in the summer, has been playing great and has already won a starting spot. Huijsen and Eder Militao have been a solid pair in the back, but Militao got hurt recently.
Madrid Might Not Sign Two Defenders
Even with Rudiger's future up in the air, AS says that Madrid isn't looking to sign two defenders anymore. They were looking at Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool and Dayot Upamecano from Bayern Munich. Both of those guys might leave their clubs since they're in the last six months of their contracts.
There were reports that Real Madrid wasn't interested in Konate because he hadn't been playing well lately. They might still move next summer, but it probably won't be to Real Madrid.
Alonso's team plays Real Betis at home on January 4 after the winter break.
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