TA Club World Cup Player Observation Guide - Group H: Led by Mbappe; Arnold becomes the focus.【KUI】
2025-06-13
The Athletic has produced a special feature on the top 50 players for this year's Club World Cup in the United States. Players will be classified into four major categories: legends, world-class players, key players and the new generation. The match will kick off on June 15th with a showdown between Inter Miami, led by Messi, and Cairo National.
Alexander-arnold's schedule this summer has become busier than he expected in early May. It was not until the end of last month that Real Madrid reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign the 26-year-old player in advance, enabling him to participate in the Club World Cup and integrate into the team as soon as possible.
Alexander-arnold's schedule this summer has become busier than he expected in early May. It was not until the end of last month that Real Madrid reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign the 26-year-old player in advance, enabling him to participate in the Club World Cup and integrate into the team as soon as possible.
A single transfer fee of 10 million euros is a reasonable arrangement for all parties. If Alexander-Arnold can help his new club win the Club World Cup for the sixth time and set a new historical record, this expense will be well worth it.
After an initial somewhat nervous parting with Liverpool fans, Alexander-Arnold finally received a warm farewell from Anfield fans in the last round of the Premier League season.
A brand-new challenge in Madrid is awaiting him. Alexander-arnold is the ultimate offensive "promoter". He can change the pace of the game with a wide-range transfer ball or break through the opponent's defense with a through pass.
What is particularly crucial is that in the 2024/25 season, Alexander-Arnold returned to the more "traditional" role of full-back. In the last season of Jurgen Klopp's tenure, Liverpool tried to have him move to the middle during the passing stage, but now the 26-year-old player has returned to the familiar right line area. His pass distribution map (see below) shows that he frequently sends threatening passes forward or in the penalty area.