In the middle again - but Mourinho says Alexander-Arnold 'not a midfielder'
Summary
Trent Alexander-Arnold played as a midfielder for Real Madrid in their Champions League win against Inter Milan. Although he performed well, manager José Mourinho said Alexander-Arnold is not a natural midfielder, and his use in that role was mainly because of other players’ suspensions.Key Facts
- Trent Alexander-Arnold started as a midfielder for Real Madrid against Inter Milan in a 2-1 Champions League win.
- José Mourinho said Alexander-Arnold is not a midfielder but praised his tactical understanding.
- Alexander-Arnold’s midfield role was due to suspensions of other players like Eduardo Camavinga and Bernardo Silva.
- He created two chances and made more crosses than any other Real Madrid player in the match.
- Alexander-Arnold was substituted around the 77th minute after Inter Milan scored a goal.
- Mourinho has not settled on a first-choice right-back, with Alexander-Arnold competing with Denzel Dumfries.
- Gareth Southgate also tried playing Alexander-Arnold in midfield for England during Euro 2024 but ended that experiment after two group games.
- Alexander-Arnold has said he feels comfortable playing in midfield and once scored playing there for England.
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