Trent Alexander-Arnold

Real Madrid were looking to keep pace with Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table on Wednesday against Athletic Bilbao. Xabi Alonso’s side were in desperate need of three points, considering their last three La Liga matches against Rayo Vallecano, Elche, and Girona all ended in draws. Those...

Liverpool vs Real Madrid has become something of a modern UEFA Champions League rivalry to look forward to. Real Madrid have always seemed to have Liverpool’s number, inflicting some famous and painful losses. The animosity stems from the infamous 2018 Champions League Final, in which Mohamed Salah was injured by Sergio...

After lifting the 2024/2025 Premier League title, Liverpool entered the summer transfer window with an unmistakable sense of ambition. Under new tactical leadership, the Reds were not merely content to defend their crown; they were intent on refining and reinforcing their squad to maintain both domestic and European dominance. This...

Real Madrid eliminated Juventus from the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup with a 1-0 win. Los Blancos advance to the Club World Cup quarter-finals, where they will go on to face Borussia Dortmund. The match confirmed that I Bianconeri will need to make some remarkable adjustments...

Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andy Robertson have revolutionised the full-back game within the Premier League. The pairing has defined an era for Liverpool, personifying the high-pressing, attacking style that former manager Jürgen Klopp adored. However, the time has now come for new pastures. Trent leaves for Real Madrid on a free...

Listen to this article free on the TFA Podcast! Subscribe for free on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or via RSS. The Premier League has one unique advantage over the other top-five leagues in Europe: The language. English has essentially become the global language; therefore, most of the younger generation is learning...

The 2025 football summer transfer window presents clubs with an exciting opportunity to strengthen their squads with high-quality free agents who are out of contract. This data analysis looks at all the top players available on free transfers across three key positions: attackers, midfielders, and defenders. We aim to provide...

The departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool will be a seismic shift for the club tactically. From academy graduate to generational talent, Alexander-Arnold embodies Liverpool’s identity. A local lad and a Scouser, he has redefined the full-back role in modern football. His ability to dictate games from deep areas, passing...

The inverted full-back position is an ever-evolving position, and new ideas and tactics for best utilising these players are constantly being introduced. This tactical analysis will show some of the most common ways inverted full-backs are being used not just in the build-up but also to finish off attacks. Inverted full-backs can become...

Since last season, Arsenal have been consistent in creating goals from crosses. This season (not including the game vs Leicester last weekend), Arsenal have already scored 11 goals from crosses, which means they're just seven goals away from matching last season's total. Their 0.5 assists per game this season are...

Liverpool are nearly the best in everything in the Premier League. They are in first place in the table with 53 points, six above Arsenal, who have 47 points, knowing that the Reds played one less game. In the UEFA Champions League, the situation is nearly the same, holding the...

At 21, Conor Bradley is one of Liverpool's younger defenders, with the majority of his career still ahead of him.  His development in the club's youth academy has instilled several characteristic tactical elements of Liverpool's playing philosophy in his game, which we will examine in greater detail throughout this article....

The start of 2025 marks just about the halfway point of the 24/25 Premier League season, and what a season it has been thus far. We have been blessed with some riveting narratives, including huge managerial switches and unlikely suspects battling it out for the European spots. Currently in 6th...

Boxing Day fixtures have an undeniable charm that captivates football fans worldwide. Perhaps it’s the joy of relaxing with delicious Christmas leftovers while indulging in the thrill of Premier League action. For Fantasy Premier League managers, this festive period presents a unique opportunity to gain an edge. The quick turnaround...

 Welcome to part four of Total Football Analysis's throw-in series. At this point, we can say that we are ready to get into tactical details and diagrams. In the previous three parts, we have shown all the variables needed to understand the unique nature of throw-ins and what affects the throw-in strategies...

Since Dani Carvajal's injury against Villarreal, Real Madrid has struggled with their squad and tactics. Combined with David Alaba's injury, Carajal is yet another crucial defensive line player who is injured. Although Madrid signed Kylian Mbappé and Endrick last summer, Carlo Ancelotti’s main problems relate to his build-up and defensive...

Since Dani Carvajal's injury against Villarreal, Real Madrid has struggled with their squad and tactics. Combined with David Alaba's injury, Carajal is yet another crucial defensive line player who is injured. Although they signed Kylian Mbappé and Endrick last summer, Carlo Ancelotti’s main problems relate to his build-up and defensive...

It’s well-documented how much data is used in football these days. Data plays a pivotal role in club decision-making, whether guiding recruitment or informing tactical decisions. But how can data be used to benefit players? Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne and Arsenal’s Ben White have been known to use the wealth of football data to...

Welcome to TFA today, where we share essential articles from the TFA archive that are relevant once again. Trent Alexander-Arnold To Real Madrid Rumours are circulating that Liverpool have agreed to a free transfer of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid. In our Trent Alexander-Arnold scouting report, we explained why Arne...

Fall is officially here, which means that it is time for the new October 2024 issue of Total Football Analysis Magazine. In this month's October 2024 issue, we have an exclusive interview with Diego Merino of Carabobo FC. In addition, we have 21 in-depth articles covering La Liga, Bundesliga, Eredivisie,...