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Borja Valero discusses Mourinho, Rodri as Real Madrid faces Fiorentina

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 2:30 AM

Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Borja Valero discusses Mourinho, Rodri as Real Madrid faces Fiorentina
Summary

Borja Valero, a former Real Madrid midfielder, shared insights on the club's current situation as they prepare for a preseason friendly against Fiorentina. Valero backs José Mourinho's return as the right choice for revitalizing the team's ambitions after a difficult year. He highlighted the need for a midfielder to replace Toni Kroos, suggesting Manchester City's Rodri as an ideal target, though he acknowledges the challenge of signing him. Valero also commented on the signing of Yan Diomande and the pressures of adapting to life at Real Madrid. He expects an improved tempo in the friendly match as players build fitness.

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  • •Real Madrid prepares for a preseason friendly against Fiorentina.
  • •Borja Valero supports José Mourinho's return to manage the team.
  • •Valero identifies Rodri as a crucial target to replace Toni Kroos.
  • •Yan Diomande faces challenges adapting to Real Madrid's demands.
  • •Valero anticipates a faster pace in the friendly as fitness improves.
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  • 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Borja Valero backs Mourinho, Rodri, and weighs in on Diomande ahead of Real Madrid’s Fiorentina friendly
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Former Real Madrid academy player says José Mourinho is the right coach for the current moment

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