Jose Mourinho has cast doubt on Trent Alexander-Arnold's long-term future in midfield, even after the English right-back featured there for Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League win against Inter Milan. Madrid secured the victory with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde, while goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois made crucial saves.
Alexander-Arnold, 27, started in midfield alongside Denzel Dumfries at right-back. He had a quiet game before being substituted for Aurelien Tchouameni in the second half. Mourinho acknowledged Alexander-Arnold's effort, stating: "I thank Trent Alexander-Arnold for his efforts to play in a position that is not his."
Mourinho further clarified his stance, adding: "It's very clear that his qualities are made for the full-back position, not for midfield. He has played midfield with England and Liverpool ... but he is not a midfielder." Alexander-Arnold was deployed in midfield due to suspensions for Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Guler, and Bernardo Silva.