Alexander-Arnold in Midfield Experiment | MLS News

Real Madrid pulled off a gritty win over Inter Milan, but the real story was Trent Alexander-Arnold’s unexpected midfield stint — forced by suspensions and aimed at leveraging his passing. Mourinho praised his effort and tactical understanding, yet admitted it wasn’t his natural role — the defensive grind didn’t suit him. On the pitch, he looked lost without the ball, costing them a goal and leading to his early sub. While not a failure, it’s clear his true value lies as a fullback. The experiment underscores how tough it is to stretch players beyond their comfort zones — and whether he’ll get another shot in midfield remains to be seen. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c0ffcb6de19ca43