Jose Mourinho identifies six core players for Real Madrid's upcoming season

Jose Mourinho, appointed as the new manager of Real Madrid, has targeted six players as the core of his project for the upcoming season. Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, defender Marc Cucurella, and midfielders Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde are guaranteed starting spots, alongside forwards Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. However, a significant number of these players will miss much of the pre-season due to international commitments. Valverde is expected to return first, with others like Mbappe and Bellingham returning just before the season begins, as they remain involved in ongoing competitions.

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