Mourinho Sends Message to Chivu Ahead of Champions League

Jose Mourinho addressed his sentimental connection to Inter Milan and sent a personal message to head coach Christian Chivu ahead of Real Madrid's opening group stage match against Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League. The match is scheduled to take place at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.

Mourinho, who previously managed Inter Milan and led them to a historic treble, acknowledged his affection for both Chivu and the club but emphasized that such sentiments would not influence the competitive nature of the match. He confirmed that Real Madrid will be without key players Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Guler, and Bernardo Silva for this fixture, potentially giving Inter Milan an advantage.

Inter Milan, managed by Chivu, finished the last Serie A season as champions, making this opening assignment particularly challenging for Real Madrid.