Mourinho praises Arda Guler as he fights for Real Madrid minutes

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho praised playmaker Arda Guler ahead of the upcoming match against Elche in La Liga. Guler, who played a supportive role in the team's 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano, is vying for playing time alongside established stars like Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior. Mourinho highlighted Guler's impressive vision and decision-making, noting his potential while keeping expectations balanced. The Turkish midfielder will face competition from other talents, including record signing Yan Diomande. Meanwhile, Mourinho addressed Vinicius's form, indicating the Brazilian winger has yet to reach his peak performance this season.

• 9:41 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho praises 'incredible' Guler amid battle for minutes