Xabi Alonso Coaching Trent-A Perfect Match.

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Who would’ve thought we’d see this, Xabi Alonso coaching Trent Alexander-Arnold at Real Madrid. Honestly, it feels like the perfect match.

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For years, I’ve always seen similarities between the two. Trent may have come through as a right-back, but his vision, passing, and football intelligence have always looked more like a midfielder. And when you think of midfielders with pure class and brain, Xabi Alonso comes to mind immediately.

Now, having Xabi as Trent’s coach? That’s huge. Xabi understands that kind of football. He knows what it’s like to control a game with calmness, not just energy. If there’s anyone who can help Trent unlock his full potential, it’s Alonso.

Trent is already shifting into a more central role, and this new environment in Madrid under Xabi might be exactly what he needs. We could be looking at a completely new version of Trent, more mature, more confident, and more in control.

Also, let’s not forget: Xabi Alonso was once coached by the best, like Mourinho, Benítez, and Guardiola. So if Trent can pick up even half of what Xabi has learned over the years, the sky’s the limit.

I feel like this partnership is going to benefit both of them. Trent gets a coach who truly understands his style, and Xabi gets a player with the vision and technique to fit his system.

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What do you think?
Will Xabi take Trent to the next level?