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Thibaut Courtois explains why Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a 'nightmare' for him since move to Real Madrid from Liverpool

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<p>The Belgium international has admitted that he is trying to get used to Alexander-Arnold's style of play, with the 26-year-old tending to drift forward into an attacking position. The keeper, however, did say the right-back's crossing ability is "unbelievable".</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>"He could have provided several assists already in the tournament," Courtois said of the former Liverpool full-back. "In training, his striking is unbelievable, his free-kicks and corners are on another level. I don't think I've seen anyone with his quality in striking and crossing.</p><p>"As a goalkeeper, he's a nightmare at times. He keeps you on your toes and forces you to work hard to make stops. He makes us improve."</p><div data-name="DAZN" class="affiliate-button-container theme-1"><div class="affiliate-button"><img height="40" width="72" src="https://eu-images.contentstack.com/v3/assets/bltcc7a7ffd2fbf71f5/blt2a657c326f3152f3/65709dfdfcc91a04075bd960/DAZN.png" class="logo" style="width: 72px; height: 40px;"><span class="affiliate-text">Watch every game of the FIFA Club World Cup live on DAZN</span></div><a href="https://prf.hn/click/camref:1100lfsPh/pubref:CWC" target="_blank" class="affiliate-button-link">Stream now</a></div>

WHAT COURTOIS SAID

<p>Alexander-Arnold bagged his first assist for Madrid <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/trent-alexander-arnold-transfer-real-madrid-care-club-world-cup-unreal-psg-tipped-win-tournament-america/blt2b540e9ac7c9e274" target="_blank">following his move from Liverpool</a> as Los Blancos advanced to the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/real-madrid-player-ratings-vs-juventus-trent-alexander-arnold-gonzalo-garcia/bltb3bb9b6ce13265da" target="_blank">last eight of the Club World Cup</a> at Juventus' expense. But it seems the defender will need time to settle in and his team-mates will need time to adjust to his style of play, too. There is no doubting his ability, though.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Alexander-Arnold and Courtois are likely to feature for Madrid again in their blockbuster clash with Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. Despite not winning a major trophy in the regular season, they could cap off the summer with some silverware.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Thibaut Courtois explains why Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a 'nightmare' for him since move to Real Madrid from Liverpool | Goal.com

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has explained why training with new signing Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a &quot;nightmare&quot; for him at times.

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