Jose Mourinho denies feeling added pressure to deliver Champions League glory on Real Madrid return

Real Madrid faces an uphill challenge in their upcoming Champions League match against Inter Milan, as they are forced to tackle a midfield crisis. With four players absent due to suspensions and injuries, coach Jose Mourinho must find a solution to maintain his team's performance on the field. The missing midfielders include Bernardo Silva, Aurelien Tchouameni, Eduardo Camavinga, and Arda Guler.

While Tchouameni is recovering from an injury, Silva, Guler, and Camavinga are serving suspensions stemming from red cards received in previous Champions League matches. This leaves Valverde as the lone available midfielder, making it difficult for Mourinho to maintain his preferred 4-2-3-1 formation. Bellingham could potentially fill the void in a double-pivot role, but he would need to adapt to a more defensive position.

Alternatively, a 4-3-3 formation might be employed, with Trent Alexander-Arnold handling right-sided midfield duties. Other options such as Dean Huijsen and the young prodigy Jorge Cestero are also possible solutions, though Cestero's limited experience might be a concern. Mourinho must carefully weigh his options to ensure his team remains competitive against Inter Milan.