Mourinho mulls midfield role for Alexander-Arnold

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is exploring the possibility of deploying Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield, according to Cadena SER. The Portuguese tactician believes this adjustment could be the optimal way to establish better command and control in the middle of the pitch.

While primarily a right-back, Alexander-Arnold has previously featured as a midfielder during his time at Liverpool. This tactical pivot has become more feasible following Real Madrid's summer recruitment of right-back Denzel Dumfries, providing additional depth in the defensive line.

The Spanish giants will play their first official match of the 2026/27 season this Saturday, August 22, away against Espanyol. The upcoming fixture will be a key test as Mourinho begins to implement his tactical adjustments for the new campaign.