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Valverde's injury reopens Real Madrid's right-back dilemma
November 1, 2026 at 04:05 PM
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3 reports · 2 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 6 hours
YKYalla Kora
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KOKooora
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BNBBC News
Trent Alexander-Arnold: Real Madrid defender is struggling for minutes so where does his future lie?
(opens the publisher’s site)Federico Valverde's injury in El Clasico has reignited competition between Trent Alexander-Arnold and Denzel Dumfries for Real Madrid's right-back spot.
- Valverde was forced off with an injury in the 62nd minute of Real Madrid's match against Barcelona.
- Mourinho said Valverde has been ruled out of the Racing fixture because he has not fully recovered, leaving the choice of replacement in his hands.
- Alexander-Arnold, now third-choice right-back, has played only 53 minutes since Mourinho switched Valverde into the position.
- Mourinho said his selection decisions hurt him but that team needs come before player feelings.