Mourinho Makes Noteworthy Statement on Arda Güler: 'Maybe Not Today, But...'

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho addressed the team's current situation and expectations ahead of their first official match of the new season. During a press conference, the Portuguese manager shared insights on the team's preparations, the status of injured players, and the atmosphere within the squad. He also touched upon the future of Vinicius Junior and the development of young talent Arda Güler.

Mourinho specifically discussed the club's inability to sign Rodri during the transfer window. He indicated that Arda Güler possesses the qualities to eventually take on a similar role in the midfield. "Did I feel disappointed about not signing Rodri? No," Mourinho stated. "Arda Güler can play his role, maybe not today, but he will develop to take on that role somewhere in the future."

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Arda Güler can play his role, maybe not today, but he will develop to take on that role somewhere in the future.

Looking ahead to the first official game against Espanyol, Mourinho acknowledged the opponent's advantage of working with the same coach for an extended period. He anticipates a challenging match, noting Espanyol's strong performance in their opening game and their current position with three points. "They are a good team. Teams that have had the same coach for a long time are well-prepared," he said. "They play well and with ambition. I liked their first match a lot, and there they are; they have three points in the standings and their fans are happy. We are ready for what lies ahead."

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They are a good team. Teams that have had the same coach for a long time are well-prepared. They play well and with ambition. I liked their first match a lot, and there they are; they have three points in the standings and their fans are happy. We are ready for what lies ahead.