Real Madrid have made a decision on Trent Alexander-Arnold one year after leaving Liverpool

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Liverpool fans have, perhaps reluctantly, been keeping a close eye on the progress of Trent Alexander-Arnold at Real Madrid.It is now almost 12 months since the academy star packed his bags and headed for the Spanish capital, but it has not been the seamless integration he would have hoped for.Injuries have not helped his cause, but few would argue that Alexander-Arnold has hit the level expected of him since leaving Anfield. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Paul Ellis/AFP Real Madrid consider Trent Alexander-Arnold a ‘definite keep’ despite post-Liverpool strugglesThe Bernabeu has turned into a circus in recent weeks.

He has walked into one of the most intense environments in world football during one of its most turbulent recent periods.Perhaps that is why Los Blancos are not ready to make a snap judgment on him.According to AS, Real Madrid are preparing urgent changes after a poor season, with defensive reinforcements now a priority. However, Alexander-Arnold is one of four players currently viewed as ‘definite keeps’ in that area of the squad.The others are Antonio Rudiger, Dean Huijsen and Alvaro Carreras.Real Madrid clearly know Alexander-Arnold has not produced his Liverpool best yet.

Ryan Gravenberch or Mohamed Salah? 🤔 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Justin Setterfield/Alex Livesey/Danehouse Liverpool supporters may not have much sympathy for him after the way his exit played out, but Alexander-Arnold still has time to make this move work. Madrid’s decision suggests they believe there is far more to come.READ MORE: How Trent Alexander-Arnold really felt about being booed by Liverpool supporters last seasonJoin Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox