Arsenal trial and self-doubt: How Federico Valverde became a Real Madrid legend

Valverde’s role in the first game against City had been one of manager Alvaro Arbeloa’s most important decisions. Against Jeremy Doku, he was Trent Alexander-Arnold’s best friend, protecting the right-back without sacrificing his freedom to surge forward. The plan relied on long deliveries from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois into the right flank where Valverde could attack…

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