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An extended crisis representing the concern of the royal family
In a move that reflects the scale of Real’s crisis, incoming manager Jose Mourinho has opened a series of strategic talks with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez in an attempt to lay the groundwork for an ambitious rescue plan that will return the Spanish giants to the throne of domestic and continental competition.
The injury case is on the negotiation table
The veteran Portuguese coach is fully aware of the magnitude of the challenges that await him in the Spanish capital, with the recurring injury crisis high on his list of priorities, a phenomenon that has eluded resolution in the corridors of Real Madrid for years.
While all major European clubs naturally suffer from injuries, the situation at Real Madrid has alarmingly exceeded normal indicators, forcing the administration to look for radical and quick solutions.
In this context, Mourinho did not hesitate to ask for the invitation of his medical and technical staff, who are specialists who have accompanied him in his previous stops and know well his training philosophy and exact requirements.
Special One believes that relying on trusted personnel will ensure that his vision is fully realized, away from any conflict of orientations that may arise with the club’s current personnel.
The mission of rebuilding the collective spirit
Mourinho has made no secret of his keen awareness of the divisions and tensions in the Real Madrid dressing room, a problem he sees as more serious than any tactical challenge. The Portuguese coach believes that the current team, with some deliberate tweaks, is capable of achieving great things if three key elements are present: strict discipline, a clear tactical system and a unified collective mentality.
Mourinho’s biggest challenge is turning a group of individual stars into a cohesive team that works as a unit, a task at which several of his predecessors have failed. But the 60-year-old coach still has a lot of confidence in his ability to bring about this radical transformation.
Perez’s last bet
In turn, the management of Real Madrid has high hopes for Mourinho, as it considers it the only option capable of bringing the team out of the quagmire of consecutive failures. After eliminating a long list of coaching candidates, Perez decided on the Portuguese name because he was convinced that his strong personality and experience perfectly matched the requirements of the moment.
