Trent Alexander-Arnold has wasted little time in making his impression felt at Real Madrid since joining from Liverpool, with Thibaut Courtois already complaining about having to face the right back in training.
Alexander-Arnold moved to the Spanish capital ahead of the start of the Club World Cup, with Los Blancos paying £8.4million for his services early, rather than letting him join for free after the competition.
Despite a steady first game in the iconic white shirt in the 1-1 draw with Al-Hilal, the right back's assist in the 1-0 win over Juventus in the last 16 has technically already covered the cost of his transfer.
His cross set up Gonzalo Garcia - who is fast making a name for himself in the United States - to head home the only goal of the game, and earn £10m in prize money for making the quarters.
But it's not just on the pitch that he's made his mark at Real, with former Chelsea and Atletico goalkeeper Courtois describing him as 'horrible' to train against.
Speaking to DAZN, he said: 'I think he could have already had a few in these four games. His pre-assist against Pachuca was also really good.
'In training he's horrible, his kicking is amazing. His free-kicks, his corner kicks are really on another level.'
He added: 'I don't think I saw some guy with his quality of kicking and crossing so as a goalkeeper sometimes it's a nightmare.
'But it keeps you on edge and keeps you working hard, trying to save them, to make him better and myself better.'
The win over Juventus takes Real's overall prize money from the competition to around £53m.
They will now take on Borussia Dortmund in a replay of the Champions League final at Wembley in 2024, which Real won 2-0, for a chance to make the semi-finals.
Fellow recent Real arrival Xabi Alonso, though, has faith in his new star, though added there was still room for improvement across the board for his team.
He said: 'Trent? I believe in him. He still needs time, but he's an amazing player.
'Crossing is his trademark; he's done 500 of those. On the right, we sometimes need an extra foot. One-on-one dribbling isn't his thing. He comes to Madrid to compete; he's barely trained. Everything takes time.'
Alonso added: 'Everything takes time, but I'm confident we'll have a reliable full back. First, we have to improve as a team.'
F412UL
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hope he gets injured
be careful that your wish can bite you back with one of your own key players
Pedro0630
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110%
this nowadays kids sha
Pedro0630
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far more better than bruyner
see this kid ooo
makbimnrt
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Gonzalo must continue to be played as he's performing . Another super player
makbimnrt
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Gonzalo must continue to be played as he's performing
zewbdlptuz
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He is good when it comes to attacking and final passes in the pitch....Let him enjoy and Succeed in R.Madrid. He did a lot for my team
I love him and want him to succeed in Real Madrid even though I hate the fact that he left my club. His legacy and legendary status in Liverpool cannot be forgotten so soon
kapcilny
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so you telling me he's better crossing and kicking than the bruyner🤔
110%
jasbdeksy
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curtois trying to talk him up...bahahahahahahahah
jasbdeksy
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He is good when it comes to attacking and final passes in the pitch....Let him enjoy and Succeed in R.Madrid. He did a lot for my team
no he doesn't deserve it after lieing to everyone for over a year
jasbdeksy
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its maybe still early and he doesnt want to make mistakes that cost him his spot in the team but i do think he plays a bit too safe going forward..he didnt take too much risk and just play a safe game..hope he grows and feel more comfortable in the coming months so he can show his true talent
hope he gets injured
heobdlprsz
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He is good when it comes to attacking and final passes in the pitch....Let him enjoy and Succeed in R.Madrid. He did a lot for my team
He's a rat
Vabaiorsyz
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so you telling me he's better crossing and kicking than the bruyner🤔
far more better than bruyner
AFerPvxp8676
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its maybe still early and he doesnt want to make mistakes that cost him his spot in the team but i do think he plays a bit too safe going forward..he didnt take too much risk and just play a safe game..hope he grows and feel more comfortable in the coming months so he can show his true talent
Or he is locked in
Pacabcinuz
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so you telling me he's better crossing and kicking than the bruyner🤔
Bapbcdimnr
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He is good when it comes to attacking and final passes in the pitch....Let him enjoy and Succeed in R.Madrid. He did a lot for my team
A good fan
Chrismaris1
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English wahala. which one is horrible again nawa o
lmao 😂
AdegunloyeVincent
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English wahala. which one is horrible again nawa o
F412UL
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its maybe still early and he doesnt want to make mistakes that cost him his spot in the team but i do think he plays a bit too safe going forward..he didnt take too much risk and just play a safe game..hope he grows and feel more comfortable in the coming months so he can show his true talent
Wupdikosty
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Good evening
Butcekpstz
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He is not horrible rather he is amazing or wonderful
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Butcekpstz
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nonzima
hokmrstu
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He is not horrible rather he is amazing or wonderful
Vieaeklmtz
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He is good when it comes to attacking and final passes in the pitch....Let him enjoy and Succeed in R.Madrid. He did a lot for my team
Neoblpruz
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fake age, Yamal.. ask those who did it.. by the time you think you're getting started, you're already finished.
amartious2000
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Can these new faces play in elclassico and be successful? Endrick and others are still warming the bench.
Fizbiknosz
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hala Madrid
voebeipsuy
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The boy is good, he just need more time to adapt that's all...
Fool
voebeipsuy
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Stop over hyping this snake … he is just a money and Jude minded fool
Cry more Looserpool
PemiOladapo
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Nobody can cross the ball like Trent. We know he'll succeed with that anywhere he plays.
Badhur
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Stop over hyping this snake … he is just a money and Jude minded fool
DeoDarius
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Is that really a definition of horrible!!!! OMG this headlines will one day give us heart attacks and BP
I know though in sports you should not take things literally.. when players say someone is “horrible to face” it means he’s extremely good and causes trouble to the opponent... It’s praise not an insult
duabnsty
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The boy is good, he just need more time to adapt that's all...
EmmanUdo
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Is that really a definition of horrible!!!! OMG this headlines will one day give us heart attacks and BP
horrible in inverted coma open and close which makes the a positive not the negative that is on any other average reader or a person who just glances at titles.
supbmosuy
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more efficient than carvajal
is too early nah
AFerOPlO9499
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Is that really a definition of horrible!!!! OMG this headlines will one day give us heart attacks and BP
nehainory
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more efficient than carvajal
wowalnpuyz
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sure sure