Commentator: Alexander-Arnold will face the impact of Rashford if he plays in El Clasico after his return

October 26th Real Madrid right back Arnold has resumed training and is expected to return in the national derby, but whether he should start immediately has triggered discussion. European football commentator Andy Brasseur warned coach Alonso in an interview not to risk using Alexander-Arnold like he did when he hastily started Bellingham, who had just undergone shoulder surgery, in the Madrid derby, especially considering that he may directly face the in-form old rival Rashford.

On the potential matchup between Alexander-Arnold and Rashford

Brasseur: It would be a very exciting matchup. There is no doubt about it. I'm sure there's a big part of us that would love to see that.

On the possibility of Arnold starting in El Clasico

Brasseur: I would be surprised if he really starts in El Clasico, after all, he has been out for such a long time. As far as I know, starting in El Clasico is not a particular goal. The aim is to have him fully ready for the Champions League away game against Liverpool. This is the plan.

On his motivation to come back

Brassell: So we'll have to see if that's possible. It's a good target for him because of Dani Carvajal's injury, and depending on how quickly he comes back, if you're Trent Alexander-Arnold, and I'm sure he's eager to get back into the team anyway, you might be thinking, the quicker I get back in, maybe the better I can settle in and work towards making this position my own.

On whether Alexander-Arnold will become a regular starter

Brassell: I don’t think that’s realistic. Considering Carvajal’s defensive ability, his leadership qualities, and of course the support he gets from the local media, it’s unrealistic to expect Arnold to play every game.

About Real Madrid's current state

Brasseur: Maybe it shouldn't happen if he doesn't become the main player, because he still needs to settle down. Real Madrid also still need to settle, although they are now top of the table. They are only one defeat away from falling into crisis again, because this is Real Madrid. This is your life at Real Madrid.

About the significance of this El Clasico to the head coaches of both sides

Brasseur: I think the result of this El Clasico may even be more important to Real Madrid than to Barcelona, ​​because Xavi Alonso is incorporating something new. I think Flick can easily absorb a defeat. Obviously, he won't be happy to lose. But I think Real Madrid has a chance.

About Real Madrid's chances

Brasseur: When you look at Barcelona's current injury situation, it remains to be seen who will be able to return from injury over the weekend. Real Madrid has rediscovered a results-based rhythm after losing to Atletico Madrid. But they have to prove they can do that against elite opposition because you could argue Atletico were the first really good team they've faced this season, and they were pretty darn good in that game.

On whether Alonso would take the risk of sending Alexander-Arnold on

Brasseur: Now, considering they are still trying to find defensive balance, I think it would be a bit irresponsible and reckless to send Alexander-Arnold from the start in El Clasico, even if he is healthy.

I wonder if Xabi Alonso saw Bellingham's struggles against Atletico Madrid and thought, "Yeah, that might not be a good idea."

On the threat of Rashford in defense

Brassell: No matter how much faith he has in Alexander-Arnold, the fact is that they are currently playing with such a patchwork of defense. Of course, against Getafe at the weekend, they started Alaba in the first half on Sunday night, then took him off at half-time and brought on Raul Asensio, and kept Valverde at right-back. Everything is a little stretched.

So it's a good point to shoehorn Alexander-Arnold into a game of this magnitude, against a fairly unfamiliar defense and with Rashford in fine form at the moment, and yes, I think it's going to be a huge risk.