Denzel Dumfries starts for Real Madrid, puts pressure on Trent Alexander-Arnold

Denzel Dumfries, the recent summer signing from Real Madrid, has started in both of the club’s pre-season matches thus far, positioning himself ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold for the right-back role. Despite starting the first official pre-season test against Fiorentina, Alexander-Arnold now finds himself on the bench after Dumfries's solid performances. This shift comes as Dumfries fills the right-back position he was brought in to play, marking a notable competition for a role that Alexander-Arnold struggled to secure last season. Coach José Mourinho is expected to evaluate both players closely as the season progresses.

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