Real Madrid prepares for La Liga debut under José Mourinho

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [○ 1 SOURCE] Real Madrid finished their pre-season undefeated with five wins and one draw in six matches. elintransigente.com
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Dean Huijsen and Ibrahima Konaté are expected to be the starting center-backs at the beginning of the season.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Mourinho has selected a 4-2-3-1 tactical formation for Real Madrid. elintransigente.com
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Antonio Rüdiger is expected to lose his regular starting position in the defensive lineup.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Vinicius, Bellingham, Diomande, and Mbappé are the designated core offensive players in the 4-2-3-1 system. elintransigente.com
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Mourinho considers signing a specific type of defender more important than signing a new playmaker. www.tportal.hr
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Mourinho is seeking a new defender, ideally left-footed, to partner with Dean Huijsen. www.tportal.hr
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Dean Huijsen is identified as the only defender capable of initiating attacks from the back with sufficient speed and technical quality. www.tportal.hr
• [● 3 SOURCES] Mendy, Rodrygo, and Militao are unavailable for the upcoming match against Espanyol due to long-term injuries. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com
• [● 4 SOURCES] Mourinho described his current feeling as adrenaline rather than pressure. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.elmundo.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com
• [● 4 SOURCES] José Mourinho stated that signing Rodri would have been the icing on the cake for the team. www.diariodemallorca.es · www.elmundo.es · www.farodevigo.es · www.elperiodicoextremadura.com
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Mourinho noted that the relationship between Tchouaméni and Valverde appears normal and friendly. www.elmundo.es