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 blended night, creating two probabilities and making an attempt extra crosses than every other Actual participant – however failing to win a sort out. 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 nicely have been frustration Madrid supporters felt at their crew’s efficiency quite than at Alexander-Arnold individually.
It was the primary aggressive match by 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 manner 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 completely different from many conventional full-backs due to his means to maneuver into central areas and contribute to assaults from midfield positions.
His passing, crossing, by balls and set-piece supply stay among the many strongest components of his recreation.
