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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 66363, member: 636"] Trent Alexander-Arnold is struggling to adapt to Real Madrid’s system under Xabi Alonso, according to Marca. The English defender has yet to secure the right-back role, hindered by a September muscle injury and tactical demands that clash with his natural style. His performance now affects Federico Valverde’s position, as Valverde has filled in at right-back during Arnold’s absence and Dani Carvajal’s unavailability. Valverde prefers midfield but faces limited opportunities there with Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga returning to central roles. Alonso rarely uses a three-man defense and deployed Camavinga as a false right winger in the recent Clásico, further crowding Valverde out of his preferred zone. Arnold must prove his defensive reliability to reclaim a starting spot and keep his hopes alive for England’s 2026 World Cup squad. [/QUOTE]