Trent Alexander-Arnold faces major Real Madrid battle as shocking report reveals Xabi Alonso's huge concern

Trent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly already facing an uphill battle at Real Madrid, with a major concern having been raised.

Earlier this summer, Alexander-Arnold controversially put an end to his Liverpool career as he opted against signing a new contract with his boyhood club.

In turn, the Englishman joined La Liga giants Madrid, with Los Blancos paying a reported fee of €10 million in order to have Alexander-Arnold for the FIFA Club World Cup.

So far, the full-back has endured a mixed start to life at his new club, having been criticised on his debut against Al Hilal before receiving praise further down the line in the tournament.

However, Madrid's Club World Cup campaign ended in the semi-final stage as they were thrashed 4-0 by Paris Saint Germain.

Now, with the 25/26 season due to begin next month, it has been reported that there is one Alexander-Arnold-related concern that could be a worry for Madrid boss Xabi Alonso.

Trent Alexander-Arnold joined Real Madrid this summer. Image: Getty

As reported by Spanish news outlet Que, there is an 'overwhelming statistical data that is taking away Xabi Alonso's sleep'.

It has been suggested that the statistic is the opposite of what Alonso is looking for in a defender; it was the fact that Alexander-Arnold received the most dribbles last season in the five major European leagues.

According to the report, Alexander-Arnold was dribbled on 56 occasions last season, placing him top as the most surpassed full-back in the offensive one-on-one.

Reflecting on the Club World Cup campaign, Alonso said: "I'm leaving with certainties. This tournament has taught me many things about what we are and what we have to improve.

"I'm leaving with a perspective for next year, when we will recover players and there will be changes."

Xabi Alonso taking charge of Real Madrid. Image: Getty

He added: "Next season will be different, but I'll leave with clear certainties. I take all the information that this tournament has given me. We want to build a team that plays as a unit and where everyone is involved."

Madrid will begin their La Liga campaign against Osasuna on August 19.