Mourinho keeps Alexander-Arnold secret as three Real Madrid midfielders miss Inter clash
José Mourinho kept his cards close to his chest regarding Alexander-Arnold's role as Inter prepare to host Real Madrid in the Champions League. The Italians will look to exploit a Real Madrid midfield depleted by three absentees, details of which are emerging ahead of kickoff. The combination of tactical secrecy from Mourinho and a weakened Madrid engine room sets up a fascinating European encounter.
Read the full story at football-italia.netInter's Champions League tie against Real Madrid carries significant intrigue on both sides of the ball. Mourinho's deliberate ambiguity over Alexander-Arnold suggests Inter are weighing how best to deploy him against a Madrid side already stretched in midfield. For Real Madrid, losing three central players simultaneously is a meaningful handicap in a match of this magnitude, and it could shape the tactical approach of both managers.
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