Mourinho plays Alexander-Arnold in new role during friendly against Fiorentina

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Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Mourinho plays Alexander-Arnold in new role during friendly against Fiorentina
Summary

Real Madrid faced Fiorentina in a friendly match that ended in a 2-2 draw on August 4, 2026. The game saw Jose Mourinho use Trent Alexander-Arnold and Denzel Dumfries in innovative positions, with Alexander-Arnold alternating between fullback and an attacking midfield role. His pass assisted Endrick's opening goal. This friendly featured a squad missing several key players, highlighting Mourinho's adaptability in player utilization.

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  • Real Madrid and Fiorentina played to a 2-2 draw in a friendly.
  • Mourinho deployed Alexander-Arnold in a central midfield role.
  • Endrick scored the first goal for Real Madrid.
  • Mourinho is exploring ways to adapt without key players.
  • Real Madrid is expected to sign another midfielder soon.
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  • 11:20 AMYahoo SportsMourinho finds new way to use Real Madrid star in Fiorentina friendly
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Real Madrid were still without some of their most important players as they faced Fiorentina in their first friendly match of the summer, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Despite the absence of these player...

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