Real Madrid not concerned about slow adaptation of summer signing despite high expectations

According to journalist Mario Cortegana in The Athletic, Real Madrid remain calm about Trent Alexander-Arnold’s early struggles since his arrival from Liverpool.

The England international has not yet fully settled at the Santiago Bernabeu, but the club is not worried.

It is said that his six-year contract is viewed as proof of the trust placed in him, and both the board and Xabi Alonso are asking for patience as he adjusts to his new surroundings.

Still settling in
It has been a difficult year for the right-back, perhaps the most challenging of his career so far.

After leaving Liverpool, expectations were naturally high because of his experience at the top level.

While he has yet to show his best version at Real Madrid, glimpses of his quality are already visible.

Against Mallorca on Saturday, Alexander-Arnold produced a brilliant pass that looked like it would be an assist for Kylian Mbappe, but VAR ruled it out for offside.