Trent Alexander-Arnold debutó con la selección inglesa en 2018, pero solo ha sumado 34 partidos internacionales, ya que Gareth Southgate y Thomas Tuchel han decidido descartar sistemáticamente al exdefensa del Liverpool, ahora en el Real Madrid. Michael Owen, que también jugó en Anfield y en el Santiago Bernabéu durante su etapa como futbolista, ha explicado a GOAL por qué el agresivo lateral podría haber visto frustrado su sueño de disputar el Mundial de 2026.
Wayne Rooney ha expresado su sorpresa tras la exclusión de Trent Alexander-Arnold de la última convocatoria de 35 jugadores de Thomas Tuchel para la selección inglesa. La ausencia del defensa del Real Madrid, una de las más sonadas, en los próximos amistosos contra Uruguay y Japón, ha llevado al ex capitán del Manchester United a sugerir que hay un problema más profundo. Rooney ha desatado la polémica al cuestionar si esta exclusión es una medida táctica para desmantelar lo que se percibe como un «grupo cerrado» en el que estaría involucrado Jude Bellingham.
Trent Alexander-Arnold celebró la victoria del Real Madrid sobre el Atlético de Madrid el domingo por la noche y publicó en Instagram un mensaje enigmático sobre su futuro con la selección inglesa, tras quedarse fuera de la última convocatoria de Thomas Tuchel para los Tres Leones. El lateral derecho, cuya carrera internacional ha sido irregular, se enfrenta a una dura lucha por entrar en la convocatoria para el Mundial de 2026, a pesar de haber disfrutado de una segunda mitad de temporada más productiva.
Since the Conference League's inception in 2021, three teams have lifted the trophy: Roma, West Ham United, and the current champions, Olympiacos.
How many teams are in the Conference League?
The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format.
Who has made the most Conference League appearances ever?
Mainz 05 midfielder Hong Hyun-seok and Gent captain Sven Kums have made 39 appearances each in the Conference League, making them the players with the most appearances in the competition.
Who is the all-time top scorer of the Conference League?
As for top goalscorers, Arthur Cabral leads the list with 21 goals to his name, including those scored in the qualifying phase. However, without taking into account goals scored in the qualifying phase, three players have scored the joint-most goals in Conference League with 12 each to their names: Arthur Cabral, Eran Zahavi, and Vangelis Pavlidis.
Who has the most assists in the history of the Conference League?
Darian Males, Gavriel Kanichowsky, and Cristiano Biraghi have the most assists in Conference League history, registering eight assists each.
Who is the oldest player ever in the Conference League and how old was he?
Veteran Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, while playing for Villarreal in 2023, became the oldest player to feature in the Conference League at 40 years and 175 days.
Who is the youngest player ever in the Conference League and how old was he?
Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi holds the record as the Conference League's youngest-ever player at the tender age of 16 years and 3 days.
Which famous players have played in the Conference League?
Stars such as Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Tammy Abraham, Declan Rice, Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins,Co Mario Gotze, Kasper Schmeichel, Cody Gakpo, Stephan El Shaarawy, James Maddison, Jonathan David, and Edin Dzeko have played in the Conference League.
Which famous managers have managed in the Conference League?
Manuel Pellegrini, Jose Mourinho, Unai Emery, David Moyes, and Ange Postecoglou are among the most famous managers to have managed in the Conference League.