The previous Liverpool participant’s inclusion in midfield was largely circumstantial, with suspensions for Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Guler and Bernardo Silva leaving Mourinho brief on choices.
Alexander-Arnold lined up alongside Federico Valverde however had a combined night, creating two probabilities and trying extra crosses than another Actual participant – however failing to win a deal with. His passing accuracy was additionally down at 83.3%.
He was substituted shortly after Inter pulled one again on 77 minutes, prompting whistles across the stadium – though this might properly have been frustration Madrid supporters felt at their crew’s efficiency reasonably than at Alexander-Arnold individually.
It was the primary aggressive match during which Alexander-Arnold and fellow right-back Denzel Dumfries had began collectively. He began each for a pre-season pleasant in opposition to Fiorentina, with Alexander-Arnold working at right-back whereas Dumfries performed additional ahead on the identical facet.
It’s clear Mourinho nonetheless would not have a particular beginning right-back, so in the identical method Alexander-Arnold needed to combat to begin with Dani Carvajal final season, he’s doing the identical this season with Dumfries.
However BBC Sport understands the Portuguese has been impressed by the England worldwide’s performances, values and the flexibility he brings to the squad.
Certainly, Mourinho views Alexander-Arnold as totally different from many conventional full-backs due to his potential to maneuver into central areas and contribute to assaults from midfield positions.
His passing, crossing, by means of balls and set-piece supply stay among the many strongest elements of his recreation.
