Trent Alexander-Arnoldâs Real Madrid debut didnât exactly go to plan â and the Spanish press isnât sugar-coating it.
The former Liverpool star made his first appearance in white as Real Madrid were held 1-1 by Al-Hilal in their Club World Cup opener. It wasnât a disaster⊠but it also wasnât a dream debut.
đȘđž According to Marca, Trent was caught sleeping early, losing his man before Al-Hilal had a goal ruled out for offside. They noted his âglove of a right footâ, but pointed out clear defensive lapses.
đŁ âThereâs much to correct.â
đ„ Defensa Central gave him a 5/10, saying it was a âdiscreet debutâ and that the heat clearly took its toll â with Trent subbed off after 65 mins looking gassed.
Madrid fans are hoping itâs just first-day jitters. But after costing $11.4m and replacing a fan favourite, the pressure is very real.
From booed at Anfield to questioned in Madrid â this new chapter might take a little longer to heat up.
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