Mourinho Confident in Trio's Success at Real Madrid

José Mourinho, appointed as the new coach of Real Madrid, has expressed his belief that Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Junior, and Jude Bellingham can successfully play together as the team gears up for their La Liga opener against Espanyol. Mourinho, who previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013, faces the challenge of optimizing the performance of these three star players while maintaining a balance between attack and defense.

He acknowledged the difficulties previous coaches, including Carlo Ancelotti, Xabi Alonso, and Álvaro Arbeloa, faced in finding a system that maximized the trio's talents. Mourinho stated, “They are incredible players and incredible players want to play with incredible players,” and emphasized the importance of defensive responsibilities for all team members.

He also addressed potential competition for starting positions, warning players about the frustrations that may arise from selection decisions. Mourinho noted that he has not observed any lingering tensions in the dressing room following a reported incident between Aurélien Tchouaméni and Fede Valverde last season.