After several months of traction, Arnold and Anfield's fate finally came to an end. The right-back, who has been playing at Liverpool since childhood, finally chose to give up everything he had in Merseyside and start over in the Iberian Peninsula. Perhaps this is a reality that everyone has known for a long time but has never wanted to believe.

Florentino once again showed his "old fox" shrewdness, but will Arnold become the next Woodgate of the Bernabeu, or will Real Madrid have the perfect puzzle for opening a new dynasty?

Arnold's pass is what Real Madrid wants, but at what the price?

Arnold's pass is a fact that needs no need to elaborate on. Arnold, who once played the role of "left and back midfielder" under Klopp, can directly help the team launch an offense with long passes from the backcourt. His long passes of more than 30 yards in the 2023/2024 season even exceeded Cross - and such ability is really important for Real Madrid, which lacks Cross. After all, after Cross retired, it is difficult for them to find another sharp passer who can tear the opponent's defense with a pass in the middle and backcourt.

Arnold is the only player who tried more than 30 yards in the 2023/2024 season to pass more than Cross

Arnold wore a white robe. Perhaps he would let us see a scene: Vinicius stepped forward at high speed on the left wing, Arnold passed the ball diagonally long near the center line, and the Brazilian winger easily received the ball and scored a single goal. This simple, crude and efficient offensive method will become a weapon for Real Madrid to break through when facing the Iron Barrel Formation.

Although Arnold's offensive attributes were limited after Slotte took over Liverpool, he would have more to do for a traditional right-back, but he still maintained strong creativity on the field. When he played against Tottenham this season, he accurately found Louis Dias with a cross from a curve ball. The moment the latter headed the ball, he cheered not only Liverpool fans, but also Real Madrid fans with their eyes shining.

In addition, what Real Madrid executives and fans are looking forward to is the "chemical reaction" between Arnold and Bellingham. When Bellingham was still in Dortmund, Liverpool hoped that Arnold's personal relationship would prompt the English midfielder to switch to Anfield. He never thought that Arnold decided to "spent his family and leave his business" and run to Madrid to work hard because of his "good friend". If Bellingham's forward impact force and Arnold's scheduling ability form a "dual-core drive" at the Bernabeu, then Real Madrid's midfield creativity may not be as simple as upgrading to one level.

But sometimes don't be happy so early, after all, this kind of "dual-core driver" problem also exists. If Real Madrid coaching staff allow Arnold to receive the midfield area as freely as before in Liverpool, the already thin midfielder position - Chu Améni has a problem of easily losing positions in the game - may be completely exposed to opponent's counterattack fire. Real Madrid fans can ask Liverpool fans who have experienced "stab each other and see who stabs more" in the game, how many quick-acting heart-saving pills should be taken in this kind of game.

Therefore, if you want to make good use of Arnold, Real Madrid must face this tactical paradox of "losing one and losing another".

Of course, with Xavi Alonso becoming the new coach of Real Madrid, this Liverpool celebrity who once let Flynn shine in Leverkusen may also have a way to help his Merseyside brother find a good way to "play his strengths and avoid his weaknesses."

66? The "hell assessment" of the La Liga technical winger discussed Arnold. If he didn't mention his defense, it would be no discussion. After all, defense is a hurdle that this English fullback cannot avoid. Previously, in the Premier League, Brighton's Santa Claus shook him to the ground with continuous changes in directions, and Manchester United's Rashford and Garnacho took turns to "military training". "Road 66" has long been well-known, and various captures can be regarded as famous scenes.

and turn to La Liga? Arnold was afraid he would hold his head and cry. Barcelona's Yamal can play waltz, Atletico Madrid's Rodrigo Riquelme is also good at playing with the opponent's defenders with rhythm changes. Fortunately, Vinicius is a teammate of Real Madrid, otherwise Arnold would really have nightmares every day, and the dreams are about how he practices single-defense opponents.

Of course, Slot still pointed out a clear path for Arnold and also let Real Madrid see hope. Through more stringent off-ball running and defensive position training, Arnold's defensive discipline has been significantly improved, and his steals have also been significantly improved - his average number of steals per game has increased from 1.7 last season to 2.6 this season.

However, if Real Madrid wants to copy homework, they must also do three things:

First, Rudiger must frequently defend the right area to cover up Arnold's risk of losing position.

Secondly, right winger Rodrigo must also improve his ability to return to defense and find ways to be Salah's "offensive and defense-integrated" performance at the Bernabeu, Salah's "offensive and defense" performance has really solved many problems for Arnold.

Finally, I still believe in Kavajal in the key battle, as his experience can better stabilize the defense line.

In addition, the premise of all this is that the coaching staff's tactical discipline is strict enough. After Ancelotti, who is good at playing favor cards, left office and former Liverpool legend Xavi Alonso, who is a strong soldier, took over the Bernabeu, he may have a devilish demand for the wingback.

Arnold has renewed Real Madrid's lineup, but he must start with "screws"

Due to injury attacks, Carvajal missed most of the 2024/2025 season, and for 33 years, it is indeed difficult for him to maintain his best form as he did at his peak. Vasquez, who has appeared in the full-back position in recent seasons, will also turn 34 on July 1 this year. His contract with Real Madrid will expire after the Club World Cup, and there is no final decision in the future..

Therefore, the 26-year-old Arnold rushed to support at this time, which on the one hand fits the strategy of Xavi Alonso preferring young players, and on the other hand, it can also make the "old" part of Real Madrid's lineup look brand new. However, Arnold should also be prepared. After all, as a "successor", he still needs to start with "a screw" as a "prince" in Liverpool.

After all, for most Melinger, Carvajal is still Real Madrid's most perfect right-back, and Vasquez, his professionalism and his influence in the locker room, have also become an important "adhesive" for the team's unity. In addition, there are top stars such as Mbappe and Vinicius who also have enough voice in the locker room, so Arnold must learn how to be a "supporting role" in the locker room where superstars gather, rather than hoping to continue to maintain his "core position".

In addition, Arnold's relationship with Bellingham is his advantage in integrating into Real Madrid, but to some extent it is also a disadvantage. In the Real Madrid locker room with many factions, this intimacy may be interpreted as a group of "British Gangs". Especially when Arnold makes mistakes, local players will inevitably feel dissatisfied with "high-paying foreigners grab positions". How to balance private friendships with team interests may test the emotional intelligence of the 26-year-old.

What is Arnold's fate at the Bernabeu? All media reports say that Arnold's transfer to Real Madrid is to pursue higher goals and more honors, but can Arnold really get what he wants at the Bernabeu?

To be honest, compared to Liverpool, Real Madrid can indeed give Arnold a platform that is more conducive to competing for the Golden Ball Awards. As the top team in the world football world, Real Madrid surpasses any other team in terms of the number of Champions League trophys, and their emphasis on the Golden Ball is crazy.

In the Golden Globes last year, Rodri was elected by a narrow margin, which angered Real Madrid senior executives and made an puzzling decision - collectively absent the award ceremony. Such operations not only expose the unparalleled superiority of the Spanish giants, but also highlight their obsession with personal honors in this team sport.

But even so, it is still difficult for Arnold to win the Golden Globe Award. Not to mention how he stood out among the outside competitors, just how he can do the best in Real Madrid - this is a huge challenge. As a right back, how good is he to beat Bellingham, Mbappe and Vinicius?

Since Cannavaro won the Golden Globes in 2006, no defender has received this honor in almost 20 years. Even though the importance of full-backs in modern football continues to increase, Arnold still needs an epic season to be considered promising to be included in the discussion of the Golden Globes. Let’s look back at Carvajal’s performance. This right-back with outstanding stability won the Champions League and European Cup double championships last year, but the Golden Ball Award has nothing to do with him.

As Liverpool legend Harman said: If Arnold really goes to Real Madrid for the Golden Balls, he should take a shower and go to bed.

Then, will he get the applause of tsunamis like Anfield at the Bernabeu?

For a player like Arnold, Liverpool has a high tolerance for him, but what about Real Madrid fans? They may not necessarily tolerate all this. Even if Real Madrid fans can tolerate Arnold being trained by his opponents in La Liga, it will be difficult to tolerate Arnold's collapse in a key Champions League battle. In the 2023 Champions League final, Arnold was "completely defeated" by Vinicius and conceded the goal. I believe everyone still remembers the scene - if he performed like this in Real Madrid, he would definitely be criticized to the point of being autistic.

Conclusion

Under the premise that Xavi Alonso became Real Madrid's new coach, Arnold, as a player with similar offensive and defensive abilities to Flynn Pont, joining Real Madrid at this time does feel like he is "Bernabeu Flynn Pont" and helps Brother Long make a smooth transition in Real Madrid. But as far as Arnold's personal career is concerned, he abandoned everything he had at Liverpool, endured the booing of Liverpool fans, and tried to conquer the most demanding stage in football. It was indeed a life gamble. If you win a bet, any gorgeous words can be used on him, but if you fail, it will be a joke of "losing your wife and losing your soldiers".

Perhaps, when Arnold appeared at the Bernabeu for the first time in white, he would remember Klopp's advice to Coutinho: " Stay at Liverpool, you will become a legend; leave, you may just be a 'ordinary player'."

But the situation is done, all he can do is to try to make the whole world remember with the help of Alonso: I, Arnold, not just pass the ball.

(Armour)