Real Madrid retain full trust in defender set for return from injury against Valencia
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Real Madrid take on Valencia this weekend, and face the Mestalla-based side with several key players unavailable.
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While Jude Bellingham misses the game through injury, Vinicius Jr. finds himself suspended and Rodrygo Goes’ unexpected setback has him ruled out as well.
Not all news, however, is grim for Alvaro Arbeloa as he will have some big names back in defence – particularly Trent Alexander-Arnold and possibly Antonio Rudiger and Daniel Carvajal.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s situation
As confirmed in a recent report by AS, Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa is expected to count on Trent on Sunday against Valencia.
Needless to say, this comes as a big update after all the turbulent news circulated about the new signing in recent weeks.
Inside the club, they confirm that there was never any rush around Trent and that he was not signed for a single game – clarifying that the coach maintains him in his long-term plans.
Ready to return. (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images)
The player faced a complicated setback towards the end of 2025, but the club provided him with all the psychological support he needed in its aftermath.
Despite rumours stemming from Europe about the manager not counting on him, they had his back and always maintained that they have complete faith in his abilities.
Now that the right-back is back, all eyes will be on him to see if he can progress in his adaptation and show signs of promise. After all, he was brought in as the best right-back in world football and has high expectations to meet.
The 27-year-old last featured for Real Madrid in the team’s win over Athletic Club at the beginning of December and has not made the squad list ever since.
Despite it being only his first game back, he is expected to start against Valencia at Mestalla on Sunday night.