With Alvaro Arbeloa’s squad still forming after the coach’s appointment in January, Alexander-Arnold has the opportunity to play an important role in the club’s pursuit of silverware.
Real Sociedad, led by Pellegrino Matarazzo, will pay a visit to the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday in a match that promises to be exciting.
Arbeloa’s Madrid hope to move two points clear of Barcelona and take the lead in La Liga before the Catalans play Girona on Monday, Reported By France News.
Former Liverpool full-back Alexander-Arnold, who came off the bench in Madrid’s win over Valencia last weekend, might make his first start since December 3.
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Following a promising start for Madrid at the Club World Cup last summer, hamstring and thigh ailments have prevented him from settling in, limiting him to 12 appearances across all competitions this season.
“After (he’s had) a long time out, we will proceed with caution,” said Arbeloa upon Alexander-Arnold’s comeback, with Spanish newspaper AS claiming that Madrid’s goal is for him to start against Benfica in the Champions League play-off round on February 17.
With superstar scorer Kylian Mbappe doubtful for the game due to knee soreness, the defender’s creative contribution might be a valuable weapon for Los Blancos against a Real Sociedad side unbeaten in nine games.
Matarazzo’s team overcame champions Barcelona last month and is now one step away from the Copa del Rey final after defeating Athletic Bilbao in the first leg of the semi-final.
Vinicius Junior, Madrid’s winger, is expected to return from suspension after missing an effective but uninspiring win over Valencia.
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