In the middle again - but Mourinho says Alexander-Arnold 'not a midfielder'

BBC News Tuesday 08 September 2026, 23:14 UTC 1 min read

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Trent Alexander-Arnold started in midfield for Real Madrid's win over Inter - but Jose Mourinho says it is not his best position.

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