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Premier League winner names a Trent Alexander-Arnold characteristic Real Madrid won't let him 'get away with'
Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker has warned Trent Alexander-Arnold that his effort levels will be under scrutiny at Real Madrid.
Alexander-Arnold is reportedly on the verge of joining the Spanish giants for the 2025-26 season after spending his entire career with boyhood club Liverpool. It would be a massive move for the 26-year-old England full-back, who has won several major trophies with Liverpool and would be in line to challenge for more as a member of Los Blancos.
However, Parker notes that Alexander-Arnold has been criticised at times for his workrate, which the retired Premier League winner thinks will need to improve when he puts on the famous white jersey.
"Trent Alexander-Arnold has decided he wants to go and play for Real Madrid because they're looking for a right back," Parker told mybettingsites.co.uk. "The problem is Trent isn’t a right back in the same mould or ability as the one they've lost in [Dani] Carvajal. Nowhere near. It’s as simple as that."
"People will say Trent can do this and do that, but he’s just not at the same level as Carvajal as a Real Madrid right back. Real Madrid full-backs have never just been about knocking Hollywood passes. They're about hard work, a work ethic, and getting to the byline to deliver crosses.
"Even someone like Marcelo, who was technically great, also worked hard. Real Madrid players work incredibly hard, and that’s where I think he’ll be found wanting. The Real players won’t stand for the acts he pulls for Liverpool. He won’t get away with it."
Parker urged Alexander-Arnold to take on the new challenge and work to improve his play, but stressed that it will not be easy.
"Trent will have to completely change everything that he’s gotten away with [at Liverpool]," he said. "It’ll be a big test and a gamble. He has to work on his defensive attributes, and if they’re not there, it will be a problem."
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