Mourinho's Doubts: Five Real Madrid Starting Positions Still Undefined
According to Marca, Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has six starting positions virtually secured for the upcoming season: goalkeeper Courtois, left-back Cucurella, midfielders Bellingham and Valverde, left winger Vinícius Júnior, and striker Mbappé. However, five positions remain undecided. At right-back, new signing Denzel Dumfries competes with Trent Alexander-Arnold. In central defense, Ibrahima Konaté leads a group including Huijsen, Rüdiger, Militão, and Asencio. In midfield, Bernardo Silva arrives on a free transfer but faces competition from Tchouaméni, Camavinga, and Thiago Pitarch. On the right wing, Mourinho dreams of Michael Olise, but Bayern Munich is reluctant to sell; Arda Güler and Brahim Díaz are the current internal options, while Rodrygo is injured until early next year.
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