Trent Alexander-Arnold's dream move in disarray as Real Madrid rocked by dressing room fight
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesTrent Alexander-ArnoldReal Madrid has opened disciplinary proceedings against two of Trent Alexander-Arnold's teammates after a training ground fight saw Federico Valverde taken to hospitalTrent Alexander-Arnold's Real Madrid teammates have been involved in a training ground bust-up(Image: Getty Images)Real Madrid has issued a statement confirming that measures will be implemented following a training ground altercation involving two of Trent Alexander-Arnold's colleagues. The dispute is believed to have begun after he made a robust tackle on Tchouameni during training, with tensions spilling over into the changing room.During the confrontation in the dressing room, Valverde lost his balance and struck his head on a table.
He was taken to hospital for checks, but has since been discharged and returned home.READ MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Senesi agreement, Wharton interest, Jones latestREAD MORE: Liverpool dressing room stance on Arne Slot after players hit out at 'lack of fight'Marca reports that Tchouameni did not cause the fall, though teammates did step in to separate the pair. The discussions were designed to stop any issues from worsening, with the mood at the club characterized as 'extremely tense.'Real subsequently issued a statement confirming that an inquiry had been launched into the incident and that appropriate action would follow.Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde have been involved in a training ground bust-up prompting Real Madrid crisis talks.(Image: Denis Doyle/Getty Images)"Real Madrid CF announces that, following the events that took place this morning in the first team training session, it has decided to open disciplinary proceedings against our players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouameni," the statement confirmed."The club will announce the resolutions of both cases in due course, once the corresponding internal procedures have been completed."This isn't the scenario Alexander-Arnold would have envisaged when he departed Liverpool for Real last summer.The defender switched to the Spanish giants shortly ahead of his Anfield contract expiring, with Liverpool receiving approximately £10 million ($13.5M) to facilitate his transfer in time for the Club World Cup.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
Real approach the fixture aware that only victory will keep their La Liga title aspirations realistically alive.Barcelona holds an 11-point advantage at the summit with four games left to play this season.The clash between Tchouameni and Valverde occurred just 24 hours after the pair reportedly had a confrontation during training. Both players now face internal sanctions from the club, representing less-than-ideal preparations before El Clasico.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCTrent Alexander-ArnoldReal Madrid CF