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Phil Bardsley Urges Mourinho to Use Trent Alexander-Arnold in Beckham-Like Midfield Role

Phil Bardsley Urges Mourinho to Use Trent Alexander-Arnold in Beckham-Like Midfield Role

Former Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley believes José Mourinho should move Trent Alexander-Arnold into right midfield at Real Madrid. Bardsley said Alexander-Arnold’s passing range and crossing ability could be used in a role similar to David Beckham’s during his time at the Bernabéu. He argued that playing further forward could reduce the defensive concerns that have followed the England international. According to Bardsley, Alexander-Arnold could supply runners such as Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior while having more time on the ball. The proposed change could help him recover from an inconsistent first season in Spain.

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peter

Could Trent's passing range and crossing really translate better from right midfield than from his usual defensive position?

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grace

I can see it; giving him more freedom further up could make those deliveries even more dangerous.

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noah

The Beckham comparison makes sense on delivery, especially if the aim is to give Trent more freedom to create.

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hala

It is an interesting idea, but comparing any new role to Beckham's Real Madrid use can set expectations unnecessarily high.

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yemi

A gradual trial on the right side of midfield could show whether Trent's crossing adds more without losing balance elsewhere.

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