{
  "id": 7323618,
  "title": "LaLiga: Mourinho speaks on benching Vinicius, Mbappe, Bellingham against Elche",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/laliga-mourinho-speaks-on-benching-vinicius-mbappe-bellingham-against",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T13:08:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/14/laliga-mourinho-speaks-on-benching-vinicius-mbappe-bellingham-against-elche/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid's manager Jose Mourinho discussed his benching considerations for Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham in a press conference ahead of their LaLiga match against Elche. Mourinho emphasized that he would consult data and medical staff before making team selections. The Spanish club is currently engaged in a demanding three-game run with just nine days between matches, starting with Rayo Vallecano, followed by Elche on Tuesday, and concluding with the high-stakes derby against Atlético de Madrid on Sunday. Mourinho expressed his trust in the players' self-assessment of their bodies and well-being, stating that he relies on data and direct communication with the players and medical staff to make his decisions. He added that if the trio feels fit to start, they will definitely be in the starting lineup.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has said he would consult data and medical staff before deciding on his team selections against Elche. Mourinho was asked in his press conference if he would consider dropping any of Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham for the LaLiga clash. Los Blancos are in the middle of a […] LaLiga: Mourinho speaks on benching Vinicius, Mbappe, Bellingham…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "LaLiga: What Mourinho said about Vinicius after Real Madrid’s win over Rayo Vallecano",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/laliga-what-mourinho-said-about-vinicius-after-real-madrids-win-over",
        "published": "2026-09-13T05:30:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}