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Mourinho considers midfield changes for Real Madrid against Sevilla

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Mourinho considers midfield changes for Real Madrid against Sevilla

Summary

Jose Mourinho is contemplating alterations to Real Madrid's midfield for their La Liga match against Sevilla. The existing partnership of Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni may see a shift, as Mourinho considers deploying either Eduardo Camavinga or Bernardo Silva. While Valverde and Tchouameni have been criticized for their limited influence in possession, Camavinga's mobility or Silva's creativity could enhance Madrid's midfield control. This potential change comes as Madrid faces challenging upcoming fixtures, including El Clasico.

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Key Details

•Mourinho may alter the midfield setup against Sevilla.
•Valverde and Tchouameni partnership under scrutiny for lack of control.
•Camavinga offers mobility, Silva adds creativity to midfield.
•Changes needed with tough fixtures on the horizon.
•Silva's role as a new signing remains uncertain at Madrid.

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7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Jose Mourinho could finally break up Real Madrid’s struggling midfield partnership against Sevilla

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Jose Mourinho is considering a significant change to Real Madrid’s midfield for their La Liga encounter with Sevilla.The established midfield partnership of Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni...
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