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Jose Mourinho faces challenge with limited players ahead of Real Madrid preseason

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 11:10 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Jose Mourinho faces challenge with limited players ahead of Real Madrid preseason

Summary

Jose Mourinho is set to begin his second stint as Real Madrid manager on July 13, with a significant challenge ahead. Due to the ongoing World Cup 2026, only 13 of 28 first-team players are expected to join the preseason training. Complicating matters, several of these players have uncertain futures with the club. Some key players, including Rodrygo Goes and Eder Militao, will also miss the start of training due to injury recovery. The implications of these challenges could affect Mourinho's preparations as La Liga approaches its start.

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By the Numbers

•Preseason training starts on July 13 for Real Madrid.
•Only 13 first-team players will be available at the start.
•Several players have uncertain futures, including Eduardo Camavinga and Raul Asencio.
•Rodrygo Goes and Eder Militao are recovering from injuries.
•Some players won't join until after their World Cup commitments.

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11:10 AMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho faces major preseason problem ahead of new era at Real Madrid

What they're saying

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While currently most of them would be occupied with their favorite players and teams playing in the World Cup 2026, Real Madrid fans would still be looking forward to one date in particular next month...
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