In a revealing interview with Prime Video Sport, Trent Alexander-Arnold expressed his admiration for Real Madrid‘s head coach, Xabi Alonso, calling him an idol. The Liverpool star shared how Alonso’s passing skills have influenced his own game since childhood. “Xabi Alonso was an idol of mine. He was someone I looked up to, practiced a lot of his passes,” Alexander-Arnold stated. His appreciation extends to the current training sessions, where he noted, “He absolutely loves to get involved in training, and he could still play.” The intelligence that Alonso brings to the pitch is something Alexander-Arnold finds remarkable, emphasizing, “You could just see his intelligence in training. The way he sees the game is in a pure form.”
Reflecting on the impact of passing in football, Alexander-Arnold also mentioned his admiration for Steven Gerrard. “I said to him in our first conversation that watching him and Gerrard, I realized that passing was an art. When them two passed the ball, it sounded different,” he explained. This unique perspective on the beauty of passing showcases how deeply Alexander-Arnold values technical skill and artistry in football.
Settling into Life at Real Madrid
Alexander-Arnold has recently made the transition to Real Madrid and shared his thoughts on adapting to life at the prestigious club. “It’s good. I’m enjoying every bit of it,” he remarked. The shift from Liverpool to Madrid has been significant but positive for him. “It feels good. Everyone has welcomed me really well. I feel like I’ve settled and become part of the team,” he added, highlighting the warm reception from teammates and staff alike. For him, this experience is nothing short of a dream come true.
The Dressing Room Dynamic
When asked about the atmosphere within the squad, Alexander-Arnold couldn’t help but laugh as he named Antonio Rüdiger as the funniest player in the dressing room. “There’s a few, but I’ll probably say Rüdiger. He gets a lot of laughs,” he said, showcasing the camaraderie that exists among players at Madrid.
One particularly surreal moment for Alexander-Arnold was seeing his shirt hanging in the iconic Bernabéu dressing room. “To play at such an iconic stadium and for the home team this time — it was much better than the away team,” he chuckled. He added with pride, “Why much better? Because I finally got to win at this stadium.”
Lastly, Alexander-Arnold touched on conversations with Jude Bellingham regarding life at Real Madrid. Their discussions during England camps revealed a shared curiosity about their experiences with the club. Bellingham described it as “incredible” and mentioned he had never felt anything like it before.
As Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to adapt and thrive at Real Madrid, his respect for legends like Xabi Alonso and Steven Gerrard remains evident, shaping not only his playing style but also his approach to this new chapter in his career.
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