Mourinho addresses squad depth and Vinicius ahead of Sevilla test

Ahead of Real Madrid's ninth LaLiga matchday against Sevilla, manager Jose Mourinho faced the media to discuss his current squad and tactical approach. The Portuguese coach emphasized that while the team is currently fatigued, he remains confident in their ability to perform, noting that he has ample options to rotate the squad if needed.

Squad management and player development

Mourinho dismissed the idea of seeking new signings in the winter market, stating he is satisfied with the current group. He addressed the challenge of managing a squad where many players deserve to start, highlighting the difficulty of balancing talent across the pitch. Regarding Vinicius Jr, the manager praised his player's character and confirmed he is expected to feature in the upcoming match.

"I am here to do what I think is best for the team."

Jose Mourinho

"It is a great luck and bad luck to have journalists like you, who make it more complicated."

Jose Mourinho

The manager also touched upon the development of Arda Güler and the tactical requirements for his midfielders, stressing that a complete player must contribute in both defensive and attacking phases.