England manager Thomas Tuchel has revealed that he is considering a trip to the Spanish capital for discussions with Trent Alexander-Arnold regarding the defender's international future.
The 27-year-old right-back has featured for just 26 minutes under Tuchel's management, coming on as a substitute in the victory over Andorra in Barcelona last June.
This limited involvement marks Alexander-Arnold's sole appearance for the German coach.
With merely two friendly matches in March remaining before the World Cup in America next summer, Tuchel has suggested he will arrange a meeting with the Real Madrid player to address his situation within the England setup.
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Following England's qualifying victory in Albania on Sunday, Tuchel outlined his intentions to establish contact with players on England's extended roster of 55 to 60 individuals.
"First of all, it's my job now to make contact with everyone, players like Trent," the manager stated.
He emphasised the importance of providing explanations to those not selected regularly, detailing areas for improvement and clarifying whether their absence stems from tactical decisions or performance issues.
Tuchel said: "Explain to them what they have to do, where they can improve. Can they even do something or is it just a choice? So this is my job in the next weeks and months."
Trent Alexander-Arnold's England future hangs in the balance
| PAThe former Liverpool defender stands as arguably the most prominent footballer currently excluded from regular England selection.
When questioned about potentially visiting Alexander-Arnold, Tuchel responded: "Why would I not? We can do group visits. We can do Jude Bellingham and Trent together."
The manager expressed his preference for face-to-face encounters over telephone conversations.
He said: "But I hate phone calls. It's better on FaceTime. Then I see the expression, at least, and get a feeling for the person."
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Thomas Tuchel indicated that he might visit training facilities to meet with players
| GETTYTuchel indicated that he might visit training facilities to meet with players, emphasising the importance of providing transparent feedback to those not frequently selected for international duty.
Currently, Reece James from Chelsea remains Tuchel's first-choice right-back, though his susceptibility to injuries presents concerns.
During the Albania match in Tirana, Jarell Quansah, who previously played alongside Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool, occupied the right-back position.
"I have a lot of trust in Jarell," Tuchel commented, praising the defender's physical attributes and versatility.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has been left out of the England squad
| REUTERSThe manager highlighted Quansah's consistent performances for Bayer Leverkusen following the under-21 European Championships.
He noted: "So he is at the moment a tiny bit ahead."
This competition for the right-back spot underscores the challenge Alexander-Arnold faces in reclaiming his place in the national team ahead of next summer's tournament.
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