Mourinho addresses Guler, Diomande, Bernardo and Barcelona ahead of La Liga start

Jose Mourinho prepares to begin his second stint as Real Madrid manager when they face Espanyol in La Liga this weekend. In a recent interview, Mourinho praised new signing Arda Guler, likening his potential development to that of Luka Modric. He clarified that while he did not specifically request Yan Diomande, he supports the move for the versatile winger. Mourinho also highlighted Bernardo Silva's adaptability in roles across the pitch. Additionally, he offered a rare positive comment about Hansi Flick's Barcelona, recognizing their recent dominance in Spanish football.

• 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho talks Guler, Diomande, Bernardo and Flick: ‘No, I did not ask for him’