The England international endured a mixed first season in Madrid, with several injury issues impacting his progress, and he's started just one of Los Blancos' three LaLiga games so far in 2026/27.
Summer signing Denzel Dumfries is Mournho's preferred choice at right-back with Trent forced to settle for a place on the bench so far this season.
He was drafted in to start in midfield, as Real Madrid eased to a 2-1 UEFA Champions League win over Inter Milan, with Eduardo Camavinga suspended for the hosts.
However, despite the potential for a new avenue into the team opening up, Mourinho insisted it's not his long-term plan for the ex-Liverpool defender.
"He's played midfield with England and Liverpool, but he's not a midfielder. He played very well against Inter.
"He interpreted what he needed to really well, tactically. Both him and Valverde worked very well at this level."