Trent Alexander-Arnold sees where he stands with Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid

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Liverpool FC NewsTrent Alexander-ArnoldWith so many changes happening at Real Madrid, former Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a fresh challenge in his time with Jose Mourinho.Trent Alexander-Arnold is facing a new challenge with Jose Mourinho(Image: (Photo by Christian Bruna/Getty Images))Trent Alexander-Arnold is looking to finally make an impact at Real Madrid, after enduring a challenging first campaign at the club last time out.The full-back completed a controversial move from Liverpool to the Bernabeu last summer, where he competed in the Club World Cup before turning his attention to the league and cup action.Injuries plagued Alexander-Arnold over the course of the campaign, as he struggled to show the quality he had in his time at Anfield at right-back.The defender made 30 appearances across all competitions, picking up just five assists and struggling to cement his place in the team for parts of the campaign.Alexander-Arnold's struggles were not isolated to just himself, as Real Madrid went trophyless and chaos broke out in the locker room during a turbulent season on and off the pitch.Managerial change was at the heart of that, as well as a presidential election in the summer, with eventual winner Florentino Perez announcing the return of Jose Mourinho as manager.The Portuguese coach is known for his more conservative style of play, which may clash with Alexander-Arnold, while the arrival of Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan shortly after only heightened the threat surrounding the defender's position.However, the first friendly for Real Madrid under Mourinho may show exactly where the former Liverpool star is in the manager's thinking going forward.The right-back started the game against Fiorentina in his natural position, while new arrival Dumfries was moved to the right wing, suggesting that Alexander-Arnold may be the number-one choice at full-back while the coach considers how to fit the Dutchman around him.Trent Alexander-Arnold featured at right-back for Real Madrid against Fiorentina(Image: (Photo by Christian Bruna/Getty Images))Both players have relatively unique profiles. Alexander-Arnold is useful in deep build-up, while his crossing is another top attribute, though some of his weaknesses in defence need to be covered.While those same weaknesses are there for Dumfries, he is someone who is more likely to crash into the box and score at the back post, as he did for Inter Milan several times.That could mean he is viewed as a winger, though it may also suggest that Mourinho could use the pair at different moments in different games.It remains to be seen exactly how the Real Madrid boss looks to get the most out of Alexander-Arnold and Dumfries as a duo, with the pair offering unique qualities to the team.With another important season ahead, the campaign could well be make-or-break for the Liverpool academy graduate and his chances of succeeding at the Bernabeu.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Trent Alexander-ArnoldJose MourinhoLiverpool FCReal Madrid CF