Mourinho addresses Valverde-Tchouameni conflict at Real Madrid

Jose Mourinho is addressing the ongoing conflict between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni following tension last season. Upon starting his role at Real Madrid, Mourinho emphasized professionalism over personal relationships among players. He has met with both players to reinforce that club interests must take precedence over any disagreements they have. Valverde, as the first-choice captain, has been reminded of his responsibilities in this context. Mourinho's approach focuses on maintaining discipline rather than forcing reconciliation between the two players, which he believes will serve the team's interests effectively.

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