Trent Alexander-Arnold's position at Real Madrid has been made clear, with manager Jose Mourinho having four 'untouchables' at the club. The right-back, who left Liverpool last year, is not among them.
Mourinho's list of 'untouchables'
A report in Spanish news outlet AS has claimed that Mourinho has listed four players as 'untouchable' at Madrid: summer signing Yan Diomande, Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. Alexander-Arnold has not been included.
The Brazilian's future had been the subject of speculation this summer, with Arsenal linked with a big-money move before he signed a new contract to commit his future to Madrid.
Alexander-Arnold's tough start
Alexander-Arnold endured a tough start to life in the Spanish capital, making just 21 appearances for Madrid in La Liga during his debut season at the Santiago Bernabeu. The 27-year-old spent two spells on the sidelines with injury, which played a part in him not enjoying a regular starting role.
Madrid have a new manager at the helm this summer, with Mourinho taking charge following the departure of Alvaro Arbeloa, who was in interim charge for the second half of the season.
Future and competition
As a result, it suggests that Alexander-Arnold's future at Madrid is not 100 percent guaranteed, although he has not been linked with a move away from the Spanish capital as things stand.
Alexander-Arnold was handed a major blow in the summer when he was left out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup. Madrid have also brought Denzel Dumfries to the Bernabeu, who will compete with Alexander-Arnold for the right-back spot. Alexander-Arnold will also reunite with Ibrahima Konate, who left Liverpool at the end of June as a free agent to complete a move to Madrid.
