In the middle again - but Mourinho says Alexander-Arnold 'not a midfielder'
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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"He has played very well. He has interpreted what he needed to really well, tactically."
— Jose Mourinho , Celebrity
"It feels natural, I will say that. It's somewhere I can see myself playing."
— Trent Alexander-Arnold , Athlete
"He has lost some balls because it is not the same to play in this position compared to at right-back."
— Jose Mourinho , Celebrity
Key People
Gareth Southgate is an English football manager and former player, currently the head coach of the England national football team.
Jose Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager with a celebrated coaching career.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is an English footballer who plays as a right-back for Liverpool.
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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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