Mourinho is set to begin his second spell in charge of Real Madrid when they travel to Espanyol on Saturday for their opening LaLiga fixture. The Spanish giants are aiming to reclaim the domestic title after Barcelona won it in each of the last two seasons.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Portuguese coach now faces the challenge of building a team around Mbappe, Vinicius and Bellingham, with record signing Yan Diomande also adding to the attacking options.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThey\u2019re incredible players, but the tactical structure could be more difficult. Ancelotti found the perfect role for Vini with Brazil, Deschamps found the perfect role for Kylian, and Tuchel found the perfect role for Jude. But it\u2019s harder to find the perfect role for all three. I have a lot of confidence that we\u2019ll do well when all three play together. I don\u2019t think they\u2019re incompatible at all,\u201d Mourinho said in the pre-match press conference as quoted by ESPN.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The attacking trio has previously faced questions over their defensive contribution, with Mourinho making it clear that collective effort will be essential to his plans.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe need to be a team, work hard, and not negotiate things that are non-negotiable; commitment has to be present in every minute of every game,\u201d Mourinho said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Real Madrid had also been linked with a move for Spain midfielder Rodri, who eventually joined Barcelona. Mourinho confirmed he had spoken to the player about a possible transfer but does not believe his squad is lacking in midfield without him.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI don\u2019t think we have a deficit in midfield; Rodri would have been the icing on the cake\u2026 But when you have Tchouameni, Camavinga, Valverde, Bernardo, Arda because with time he can play there and we won\u2019t have problems,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Real Madrid had also been linked with a move for Spain midfielder Rodri, who eventually joined Barcelona. Mourinho confirmed he had spoken to the player about a possible transfer but does not believe his squad is lacking in midfield without him.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI wouldn\u2019t say pressure. I\u2019d say adrenaline. It\u2019s positive\u2026 In the end, it\u2019s about results. Ending the season without trophies at Real Madrid isn\u2019t a successful season,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n