Jose Mourinho: “For me, the squad is closed”
He spoke before La Real.
Real Madrid's manager, Jose Mourinho, declared that his squad is "closed" for the upcoming La Liga season, stating that the transfer window remains open only in theory. The manager emphasized the importance of every point in the first home game of the season against Real Sociedad, emphasizing that the team will need to respect a strong opponent while aiming to win.
Mourinho raised concerns about Espanyol's high level of intensity during their pre-season friendly, noting that his team has a solid foundation of players who have been training longer and can adapt to peak form quickly. He also addressed Fede Valverde's position, expressing his preference for the midfielder to play in a more mobile role rather than solely as a right-back.
Mourinho addressed the issue of Vinicius Jr.'s treatment by opposing teams, expressing his desire for the young player to improve his behavior rather than resorting to aggression.
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