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While Real Madrid might be dreaming of the chance to shatter more records this season, Los Blancos were dealt a major blow last weekend.
Sustaining what was a horror long-term knee injury during Madrid’s 2-0 win against Villarreal on Saturday evening, Dani Carvajal is not expected to feature over the remainder of the season.
Although the summer transfer window might have only recently slammed shut, it has been suggested that the Bernebue hierarchy are making plans behind the scenes in an attempt to fill the 32-year-old’s void.
With the 51-cap international already undergoing a successful surgery, it has been speculated over the past few days that the reigning European champions have identified a trio of Premier League right-backs.
Trent Alexander-Arnold – Liverpool
While many around Anfield were left heartbroken back in May as Jurgen Klopp officially bid farewell to the red half of Merseyside, Liverpool have only embarked on a meteoric rise under the guidance of new boss Arne Slot.
Heading into September’s international break sat at the top of the Premier League table, the former Feyenoord boss has also seen his high-flying squad gain a string of public praise from across the continent.
However, although the mood around Anfield might be at a red-hot high, the Reds have some heavyweight decisions that need to be made behind the scenes.
Alongside the record-breaking Mohamed Salah and influential skipper Virgil van Dijk, homegrown superstar Trent-Alexander is now in the final 12 months of his deal with Liverpool and it appears that both parties still remain at loggerheads.
Playing a crucial role in Liverpool’s remarkable start to life under Slot, the England international has started each of Liverpool’s first nine appearances both on the domestic and European stage.
A close personal friend of Los Blancos talisman Jude Bellingham and with Madrid a long-term admirer, it has been suggested that the 26-year-old is excited by the…
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Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-10-08 17:12:58
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