Trent Alexander-Arnold faces new Real Madrid threat as immediate talks plannedFormer Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold faces fresh competition for his Real Madrid place following his return from a muscle injuryView 2 Images Trent Alexander‑Arnold has new competition for places at Real Madrid (Image: Getty Images)Trent Alexander-Arnold may find himself facing new competition for his spot at Real Madrid, thanks to the rise of academy starlet David Jimenez. ‌Since then, he's become a regular feature in matchday squads and earned his first La Liga start against Valencia last Sunday. ‌As the England international strives to cement his place in Alvaro Arbeloa's starting line-up, Spanish newspaper Marca reports that he now faces a fresh challenge from Jimenez. ‌Trent Alexander-Arnold stitched up by Spanish TV broadcast as Real Madrid issues grow READ MORE :The report also suggests that Real are planning to hold discussions with Jimenez about his future, which could lead to more first-team opportunities. View 2 Images Trent Alexander-Arnold in action against Valencia (Image: Icon Sport via Getty Images)Article continues below"As for Trent, after being out for a long time, we are taking the same approach with him as we will with others returning from injury," he said.

Source: Daily Mirror February 12, 2026 06:23 UTC