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VIDEO: Trent Alexander-Arnold mocked by Real Madrid captain on the bench
TL;DR
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal was seen mocking Trent Alexander-Arnold on the bench during a match against Real Betis. This incident adds to ongoing concerns about the atmosphere within the Real Madrid dressing room.
Key points
- Dani Carvajal mocked Trent Alexander-Arnold on the bench
- Incident occurred during a match against Real Betis
- Concerns about the atmosphere in Real Madrid's dressing room
- Carvajal struggles under Alvaro Arbeloa's management
- Trent Alexander-Arnold preferred in the starting lineup
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VIDEO: Trent Alexander-Arnold mocked by Real Madrid captain on the bench
Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal has been spotted mocking Trent Alexander-Arnold on the bench during their draw with Real Betis. Rumours about a poor atmosphere in the Real Madrid dressing room have been frequent since the final months of Carlo Ancelotti’s last season, and this would seem to be the latest hint that not all is well at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Carvajal has been one of the players that has suffered most under Alvaro Arbeloa’s management. Despite denials of a rift with his captain, the Real Madrid manager continues to prefer Trent Alexander-Arnold in his starting line-up, with the Spain international barely playing these days. Already Arbeloa has had to hold peace talks with Carvajal in March, but the matter has not improved.
Dani Carvajal spotted mocking Trent Alexander-Arnold
Footage from Movistar+ has now caught Carvajal out during Real Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Betis at La Cartuja. As Alexander-Arnold jogs back to his own half with Betis attacking, at the same time Carvajal looks to one
Battle with World Cup on the line
Not only is Alexander-Arnold keeping him out of the Real Madrid team, but the 34-year-old’s lack of minutes look set to scupper Carvajal’s final shot at a major tournament with Spain. The veteran right-back was desperate to get fit after two years plagued by injuries, but with little game time, it looks unlikely he will persuade Luis de la Fuente to call him up for the World Cup.
Q&A
What did Dani Carvajal say to mock Trent Alexander-Arnold?
The specific comments made by Dani Carvajal to mock Trent Alexander-Arnold have not been detailed in reports.
What is the current situation between Dani Carvajal and Alvaro Arbeloa?
Dani Carvajal has reportedly struggled under Alvaro Arbeloa's management, leading to a preference for Trent Alexander-Arnold in the starting lineup.
How has the atmosphere in the Real Madrid dressing room been described?
The atmosphere in the Real Madrid dressing room has been described as poor, with rumors of discontent surfacing since the last season under Carlo Ancelotti.
