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Mourinho content with Real Madrid squad after Rodri missed opportunity

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 10:52 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Mourinho content with Real Madrid squad after Rodri missed opportunity

Summary

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho expressed satisfaction with his team on August 25, stating he is "very happy" with the squad despite missing out on midfielder Rodri, who signed with Barcelona. Mourinho noted that the squad is considered complete after several summer signings, including Yan Diomande and Bernardo Silva. He confirmed that French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni will not play against Real Sociedad as he is still recovering from holiday. Mourinho emphasized faith in Federico Valverde's midfield role moving forward.

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By the Numbers

•Mourinho happy with his squad despite missing Rodri.
•Real Madrid signed six new players this summer.
•Tchouameni is unfit for the match against Real Sociedad.
•Silva and Valverde started in Madrid's opening match.
•Mourinho plans to rely on Valverde in midfield.

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10:52 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid's Mourinho happy with squad despite losing out on Rodri

What they're saying

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Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said Tuesday he is "very happy" with his squad, which he considers complete despite missing out on midfielder Rodri, later signed by rivals Barcelona.Mourinho said French defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni was not ready to play against Real Sociedad on Wednesday.
— Yahoo Sports

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