Trent Alexander-Arnold will not be trusted by Jose Mourinho in Real Madrid’s big games – either in midfield or defence.That’s the view of Chelsea legend Joe Cole, who has had his say on comments made by the Special One regarding the 27-year-old’s performance against Inter Milan.Alexander-Arnold’s future at Madrid under Mourinho has been called into questionGettyThe versatile full-back started in the middle of the park in Tuesday night’s victory over the Italian giants in their Champions League opener due to Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Guler and Bernardo Silva all being suspended.Despite having played in central midfield for both England and Liverpool in the past, Mourinho has made it clear that it is not a position he excels in.What has Jose Mourinho said about Trent Alexander-Arnold?Speaking about the player following Los Blancos‘ win, he said: “I thank Trent Alexander-Arnold for his efforts to play in a position that is not his.“It’s very clear that his qualities are made for the full-back position, not for midfield.“He has played midfield with England and Liverpool, but he is not a midfielder, he has played very well, he has interpreted what he needed to really well, tactically.”Mourinho added: “He has lost some balls because it is not the same to play in this position compared to at right-back.“The intensity of physical work is quite difficult, he has a different engine, he has given 100 per cent, he left the pitch with nothing left to give.”Alexander-Arnold has had to compete with summer signing Denzel Dumfries for a starting spot at right-back so far this season.And for Cole, who won two Premier League, one FA Cup and one League Cup under Mourinho’s tutelage at Stamford Bridge, he believes that his compatriot could struggle for minutes as the season goes on.What has Joe Cole said about Trent Alexander-Arnold?Appearing on the Sports Breakfast show to discuss Alexander-Arnold’s situation, Cole remarked: “It’s going to be difficult for Trent.Just two of Alexander-Arnold’s four appearances this season have come from the starting line-upGetty“First of all, I love him, I think he’s an unbelievable footballer, but when it’s a Jose team, I think it usually is defence first, right? It’s stop the back door.“And he’s been tried in midfield as well, I like him in midfield, but there’s being a midfielder and then there’s being a Real Madrid midfielder.“Like Trent, of course he’s going to get played, he’s a genius with the football, he can play anywhere on the pitch.“But to get to the levels that’s needed for Real Madrid to win the league and Champions League, he did OK [vs Inter].“And Dumfries at the back, them two are not like for like, are they? They’re chalk and cheese.“So Jose, I think, will use him in certain games.Dumfries has quickly endeared himself to the Madrid faithful following his switch from Inter MilanGetty“But I think when the push comes to the shove and they’re playing the big hitters, Dumfries might be the one that gets the nod because he’s more of a defender.”Alexander-Arnold has featured in three of Real’s opening four LaLiga matches this term.However, he has been limited to just one start, which came in the 4-0 win over Malaga – a game which saw him register an assist.The two-time Premier League champion will be hoping to retain his place in the line-up when Real welcome Rayo Vallecano to the Bernabeu on Saturday night.