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Mourinho Considers Trent Alexander-Arnold Midfield Move at Real Madrid

9/8/2026

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Mourinho Eyes Alexander-Arnold Midfield

Jose Mourinho may move Trent Alexander-Arnold into midfield as Real Madrid confronts a midfield crisis.
Real Madrid entered the Champions League tie against Inter Milan with Bernardo Silva, Eduardo Camavinga and Arda Güler suspended.
Injuries to Aurelien Tchouaméni and Thiago Pitarch leave Federico Valverde as the only natural midfielder.
Alexander-Arnold, who has started only one La Liga game, competes with Denzel Dumfries for the right-back spot.

Summary

Mourinho Returns

Jose Mourinho returned to Real Madrid after a three-year break, aiming to end a decade-long drought.
Mourinho said he feels no extra pressure to win the Champions League in his second spell.
Real Madrid have not won a major trophy since 2024, coinciding with Mbappé’s arrival.
Mourinho’s two Champions League titles, last in 2010 with Inter, could set a record longest gap.

History

Historical Context

Real Madrid ended a 32-year European Cup drought in 1998, winning their seventh title with Jupp Heynckes’ side defeating Juventus 1-0 in Amsterdam, a match decided by Zinedine Zidane’s goal. The triumph came in the club’s 96th season but did not save Heynckes, who was dismissed days later. Mourinho’s 2024 return echoes that revival as he confronts a midfield crisis.

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Mourinho Eyes Alexander-Arnold Midfield

Jose Mourinho may move Trent Alexander-Arnold into midfield as Real Madrid confronts a midfield crisis.
Real Madrid entered the Champions League tie against Inter Milan with Bernardo Silva, Eduardo Camavinga and Arda Güler suspended.
Injuries to Aurelien Tchouaméni and Thiago Pitarch leave Federico Valverde as the only natural midfielder.
Alexander-Arnold, who has started only one La Liga game, competes with Denzel Dumfries for the right-back spot.

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