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Jose Mourinho identifies four key players at Real Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:40 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

Jose Mourinho identifies four key players at Real Madrid
Summary

Jose Mourinho has established a core group of players at Real Madrid during pre-season preparations. Yan Diomande, Vinicius Jr., Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappe are described as Mourinho's untouchables, with Thibaut Courtois as the starting goalkeeper. Despite limited pre-season appearances, these players are central to Mourinho's attacking strategy. Arda Guler has also emerged as a strong contender for a midfield role, competing with Bellingham. The focus on assessing alternatives rather than finalizing a lineup suggests ongoing evaluation ahead of the season.

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  • •Mourinho names four untouchables: Diomande, Vinicius, Bellingham, Mbappe.
  • •Courtois remains the undisputed No. 1 goalkeeper.
  • •Bellingham and Guler are competing for the same attacking midfield position.
  • •Pre-season focused on developing team chemistry and assessing alternatives.
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  • 8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho already has four untouchables at Real Madrid – report
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Jose Mourinho has not spent the summer giving too much away about his preferred Real Madrid XI. Pre-season minutes have been shared, experiments have been made, and several players have been given th...

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