For much of the summer, the question surrounding Jude Bellingham and Arda Guler appeared quite simple: , Mourinho has reached a conclusion about the roles of the two players. Mourinho’s Espanyol selection was a statement
As per the outlet, Bellingham is seen as the attacking midfielder, but Guler is not expected to become a substitute because of that decision. 
Guler assisted Bellingham’s opener vs Espanyol. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
Instead, the Turkish star could operate from the right or move into central areas depending on how the game develops.
Simply put, Mourinho does not appear to see a Bellingham-or-Guler problem. He sees a way to use both.
With Bellingham and Guler both included from the start, many expected one to be asked to sacrifice his natural game. However, that did not happen.
Bellingham was given the freedom to play as Real Madrid’s most advanced midfielder, moving between the lines and getting into the penalty area whenever opportunities opened up.
Guler, on the other hand, began on the right, but his role was far from that of a traditional winger. He regularly moved inside, looking for the ball and helping Madrid build attacks through the middle.
Guler could be a key part of Mourinho’s plans
Mourinho found a way to accommodate Guler and Bellingham together. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)
Against Espanyol, Guler continued to show why
