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Real Madrid’s perfect plan to sign Liverpool star – report
Former footballer and manager Graeme Souness has sparked some interesting thoughts about the future of Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold. During an interview, Souness suggested that the talented right-back might soon find himself at Real Madrid.
He hinted that with his close friend Jude Bellingham already playing for the Spanish giants, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Alexander-Arnold followed suit.
“This is just a guess, but with his friend Bellingham in the team, I see Trent at Real Madrid,” Souness was quoted by Fichajes, hinting at the possibility of the Liverpool star making the move to Spain.
A long-term target for Real Madrid
Alexander-Arnold, who plays as a right-back but can also operate in central midfield, has long been on Real Madrid’s radar. Now, with Bellingham already settled in at the club, Madrid could have a stronger chance of convincing the English full-back to join their ranks.
Souness added that if Alexander-Arnold were to leave Liverpool, Real Madrid would likely be the only club that could lure him away.
“You would only leave Liverpool for Real Madrid,” Souness remarked, emphasising the prestige and allure of the Spanish side.
He dismissed the idea of other clubs like Bayern Munich or Barcelona, noting that Barcelona, in particular, would struggle to afford the player due to their financial difficulties.
Souness’s comments have stirred up discussion about the future of Alexander-Arnold, who has been a crucial figure at Liverpool in recent years.
Known for his attacking play and creativity from the right-back position, Alexander-Arnold is considered one of the best in the world.
Although his contract with Liverpool runs until 2025, the idea of Real Madrid targeting him seems plausible, especially with the connection to Bellingham.
Real Madrid, a club always on the lookout for top talent, could view Alexander-Arnold as a key signing to strengthen their defence.
While they have Dani Carvajal at right-back, the Spaniard’s age and the club’s long-term goals might push them to look at Alexander-Arnold as a strategic addition.
For now, Alexander-Arnold remains a key player for Liverpool, contributing to the team’s recent successes under Jürgen Klopp.
However, football is an unpredictable business, and Souness’s suggestion raises the possibility that Real Madrid could make a move for him in the near future.
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Mourinho reacts to Vinicius suspension: “Why announce it two hours before an important match?”
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has questioned the RFEF Disciplinary Committee’s decision to announce Vinicius Jr.’s four-match suspension just hours before their UEFA Champions League meeting with AS Roma on Wednesday.
The Brazilian has been hit with a four-match ban for his red card against Villarreal, meaning he will miss the matches against Sevilla, Barcelona, Racing Santander, and Valencia.
And, speaking to Movistar+ (h/t MARCA) before the match, the Real Madrid manager was asked whether the punishment could affect the Brazilian psychologically.
Mourinho instead turned his attention to the football authorities and the timing of their announcement.
“I think that is a question for the Committee. Why have they announced the suspension at this particular moment? If you are asking me this question, it is presumably because you think it could affect him,” the Portuguese coach replied.
“You should ask the Committee why they did not announce it this morning, or tomorrow morning. Why do they do it two hours before a match that is important for Real Madrid, which is a Spanish club?” he added, questioning the timing of the decision.
Mourinho explains his tactical approach against Roma
The Real Madrid manager also outlined his plan for facing a Roma side known for their aggressive pressing.
“My intention is to stop them from pressing us so high up the pitch, given the players we have available and as a precaution,” he said.
Continuing, the Portuguese manager added: “They press man-to-man higher up the pitch better than anyone else, and we will see whether we can take advantage of that. If not, they will have to drop their press five or ten metres.”
Why Rudiger over Huijsen
Mourinho also justified his decision to start Antonio Rudiger at centre-back alongside Ibrahima Konate rather than Dean Huijsen.
“They played very well together in the last match, Rudiger and Konate, showing great leadership and the ability to withstand a difficult situation when we had ten men for 30 minutes,” he said.
“I am not saying Dean is not capable of playing a match like this, but this is a wonderful atmosphere for Roma and a difficult one for us. I think a player with Antonio’s experience can be important,” Mourinho added.
Finally, Mourinho was asked about his emotions ahead of returning to face Roma, the club he managed between 2021 and 2024.
The Portuguese coach offered a brief response, saying that he had his feelings about the occasion “blocked”.
