Mourinho charts integration of Mbappé, Bellingham and Güler at Real Madrid

José Mourinho has not yet overseen an official match with Real Madrid, but he faces the task of fitting World Cup stand‑outs Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham into his side. Both players impressed for France and England respectively, prompting debate about their optimal positions in Madrid’s attacking setup. Mourinho is expected to balance Mbappé’s need for central freedom with Bellingham’s preferred deeper role while maintaining squad harmony.

In addition, Mourinho has devised a specific development plan for Turkish midfielder Arda Güler, who returned to preseason training after the World Cup. Güler recorded 14 assists in the tournament, eight of them leading to Mbappé’s goals, and the coach aims to maximise his potential alongside competition from Bernardo Silva in a 4‑2‑3‑1 formation. The Portuguese manager’s focus is on aligning these offensive talents without sparking internal rivalries.