Mourinho plans to assess Thiago Pitarch following injury return

Jose Mourinho is looking forward to evaluating Thiago Pitarch once the midfielder fully recovers from a right knee injury. Pitarch, a standout player last season under Alvaro Arbeloa, is entering the final stages of his recovery after six weeks out. Mourinho values the development of young players and is closely monitoring several academy talents, including Pitarch, as the team approaches the end of the transfer window. The manager intends to see how Pitarch adapts to his tactical plans before determining his role in the first team.

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