Real Madrid star Trent Alexander-Arnold has expressed his excitement to work under reappointed Real Madrid manager José Mourinho, praising the coach’s intense demands and high expectations during pre-season training.
The right-back noted that the squad is eager to learn and believes Mourinho’s leadership will help the club win trophies.
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The Englishman highlighted his long-standing admiration for the Portuguese manager, pointing to their previous encounters as opponents.
As Mourinho begins his second spell at the Santiago Bernabeu, Alexander-Arnold expressed excitement about laying a foundation for a successful season.
“I have always admired the coach (Mourinho). I’ve played against him a couple of times, and it’s a pleasure to work with him and his team,” Alexander-Arnold said in a statement.
“It’s intense. The principles and the level of demand are very high, so I’m looking forward to seeing how, the more we get to know each other, the more we learn and the more he can teach us. And we’re all willing and eager to learn and improve.
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“I’m sure he’ll teach us many things and help us win trophies this year.”
However, the departure of defender Dani Carvajal in May has opened an opportunity for Alexander-Arnold to establish himself as Madrid’s first-choice right-back.
“I’ve been out of action for a long time, so it’s good to finally be back and to lay a solid foundation for a successful season,” the 27-year-old Englishman added.
