Stronger Defensive Work Will Be Required From You Under Mourinho –Gallas Tells Alexander-Arnold

 

Former Arsenal star William Gallas has disclosed that Real Madrid manager José Mourinho will have an honest talk with Trent Alexander-Arnold to stress that defending comes first.

In a chat with talkSPORT Bet, Gallas warned that Alexander-Arnold must shift focus to his defensive duties or risk losing his place in the team.

He also noted that Mourinho will not just bench the defender but will sit down and explain the strict defensive standards needed at the back.

“We know Trent’s best football involves giving assists and playing on the counter-attack, but as a defender, you want him to defend.

“I think Jose Mourinho is going to give him the opportunity. I don’t think he will just put him on the side. He’s going to speak with him and explain that defending is very important. They will have a very honest conversation about what is required.

“Defenders have to defend very well. The stronger you are at the back, the more opportunities you have to win games because of the quality we have. He will explain that if he wants to be in the starting eleven, he has to defend well first.

“So he will give him the opportunity, and then it is up to Alexander-Arnold to change his football and be more focused on defending, otherwise, he could be gone soon.”

With Carvajal gone and Trent now fully fit, this could be his comeback season under Mourinho who is reportedly keen on making the team’s first choice right back heading into the new campaign.