Alexander-Arnold's position is "in danger"

Defender Alexander-Arnold had to be benched for senior Dani Carvajal in Real Madrid's latest match in La Liga.

Alexander-Arnold had to be on the bench for Carvajal. Photo: Reuters .

In Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Real Sociedad in round 4 of La Liga on September 13, Alexander-Arnold was only brought on in the 82nd minute to replace Carvajal. What the former Liverpool star showed on the field was also quite lackluster.

The English defender has yet to find a solid place in Xabi Alonso's squad. In the second round of La Liga, Alexander-Arnold only came on for three minutes against Real Oviedo. Although he was later named in the starting lineup for the 2-1 win over Mallorca, the former Liverpool star was still rated lower than his senior Carvajal, who had just returned from injury.

When asked about the competition between Alexander-Arnold and Carvajal for the right-back position, Alonso affirmed: “We have healthy competition in the squad. This also happens in other positions like centre-back or winger. Whoever deserves to play will play. This is something that will repeat throughout the season."

Compared to Alexander-Arnold, Carvajal is considered an experienced option, and is also suitable for the style of play that emphasizes solidity in defense that Alonso is applying.

In the last match, Kylian Mbappe and Arda Guler were the goalscorers for Real Madrid. Center back Dean Huijsen was sent off in the 32nd minute, but the away team still stood firm against the pressure of Sociedad. This result helped coach Alonso's team maintain a 4-match winning streak and continue to lead the La Liga rankings.

Mbappe's double helps Real destroy Austrian club In the early morning of August 13, Kylian Mbappe's double along with goals from Éder Militão and Rodrygo Goes brought a convincing 4-0 victory for Real Madrid against WSG Tirol in a friendly match.

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