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Gary Neville has spoken about Trent Alexander-Arnold's future(Image: YouTube/@TheOverlap)

Gary Neville and Ian Wright have suggested that Trent Alexander-Arnold could actually struggle to secure regular minutes at Real Madrid.

Despite being on track to clinch his second league title, the uncertainty surrounding his contract has cast a shadow over Alexander-Arnold, who was the target of a bid from Real Madrid in January.

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While a switch to Madrid might be tempting for the defender, both Neville and Wright believe he will face stiff competition for a starting spot, even if he becomes the next Galactico.

"I said that I thought he [ Trent Alexander-Arnold ] had to get more serious about his defending – I've said that constantly – or else it will cause him problems," Neville shared on the Stick to Football podcast.

"I think it will cause him a problem at Real Madrid because they have Federico Valverde, who is playing right-back currently, and Dani Carvajal when he's back – he's going to have some serious competition.

They are brilliant players, and he's going to find it tough there."

When asked how Alexander-Arnold compares to Real Madrid's current right-backs, Neville argued: "I think Carvajal, from a balance of going forward and back – the problem is that he's 32 and has had a bad injury – but for me, Carvajal is a better full-back than Trent because of what he gives to the team.

Nonetheless, Arsenal icon Ian Wright agrees with Neville, believing that despite his achievements at Liverpool, the star defender will find it challenging to play consistently for Los Blancos.

"What we'll learn very quickly with Trent at Real Madrid when he gets there is that he will realise the levels," Wright insisted.

If he goes there with just his offensive power, are they going to play him right-back for him to come inside like he does?

Ian Wright agreed Trent Alexander-Arnold would face tough competition for his place at Real Madrid(Image: YouTube/@TheOverlap)

"If it doesn't work out for him in respect of his offensive style, there's so many great players there – that's what he's got to contend with."

Despite the pair identifying these challenges, Neville understands why Alexander-Arnold might want a new adventure.
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