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José Mourinho outlines plans for Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:20 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

José Mourinho outlines plans for Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid

Summary

José Mourinho, the new head coach of Real Madrid, intends to utilize Jude Bellingham in his preferred attacking midfield role. Bellingham has not yet returned to the team, following an extended break after the World Cup. Mourinho has been experimenting with a 4-2-3-1 formation in pre-season, with Arda Güler impressing in the no.10 position. Reports indicate that Bellingham will take over this role once he rejoins the squad. Güler is likely to serve as a backup in the same position.

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•José Mourinho plans to use Jude Bellingham in an attacking midfield role.
•Bellingham is currently on an extended break after the World Cup.
•Mourinho has featured a 4-2-3-1 formation in pre-season matches.
•Arda Güler has performed well as the no.10 during Bellingham's absence.
•Reports suggest Güler will be a backup for Bellingham this season.

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An insight into the plans of new Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho for midfield standout Jude Bellingham has this weekend been provided.This comes amid the understanding that the Englishman will b...
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