Former Real Madrid TV employee: After Bale, no one thought that Alexander-Arnold, an Englishman, could speak Spanish

Hupu, October 23 News TheAthleticUK conducted a preview interview with Gary Lineker before this week’s national derby.

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Different from the formation he experienced under Cruyff, Lineker said that Flick's 4-3-3 formation is very suitable for Barcelona's current forward Rashford. Rashford has contributed 5 goals and 4 assists in 12 games since joining on loan from Manchester United.

"Marcus is an extremely talented player and his start has been encouraging. Marcus can play anywhere in the frontcourt, but he is at his best when attacking on the left.

It always takes some time to get to know your teammates. Considering the injuries, he will be a key figure for Barcelona in El Clasico."

Lineker also participated in the discussion about how Bellingham fits into the 4-2-3-1 formation used by Real Madrid coach Xavi Alonso.

"He can really play any role, he can play on the left or as a No. 10, as he has been for most of his time at Real Madrid.

But I think he is best in the No. 8 position. Xavi Alonso likes to attack with the ball, and he needs the midfielder The support and Jude can meet his needs. He is as good defensively as he is offensively."

Real Madrid's other English player has struggled since his move from Liverpool but could be back for Sunday's game after a month out with a hamstring injury. Lineker believes Alexander-Arnold will integrate well into Alonso's system over time.

"Trent is injured," he said, "but Real Madrid football is tailor-made for him."

Archo, who worked for Real Madrid TV from 2012 to 2019, said Alexander-Arnold speaking to the media in Spanish at the Bernabeu unveiling ceremony will be a "complete shock" to most people in Madrid.

"No one could have imagined that an English player, especially after Gareth Bale, would come out and speak in Spanish so impressively," Arjo told The Athletic. "He has a good attitude and he doesn't want people in the club to practice English in front of him."

Archo's experience at Real Madrid made her understand how important Sunday's victory is to everyone at the club.

"Working in Real Madrid TV, you really understand the weight of El Clasico and what it means to everyone in the club, not just the players. It's so nerve-wracking.

You understand very quickly that the only option is to win. The atmosphere after a crushing defeat, you really don't want to see. But the feeling after El Clasico victory is great, incredible, and lasts a long time."