LaLiga: Don't betray me - Mourinho warns Real Madrid players
Mourinho said trust is non-negotiable and enforced strict punctuality as Real Madrid tries to recover from a six-point gap to Barcelona.
- Jose Mourinho returned to Real Madrid this summer on a three-year deal, emphasizing strict discipline and non-negotiable rules for all players regardless of status.
- Mourinho returned 13 years after his first spell, following two seasons without major trophies and the club's firing of coaches Xabi Alonso and Arbeloa last season.
- "You are a football player 24 hours a day," Mourinho said, demanding total commitment including punctuality; "If you report at 9 a.m., it's 9 a.m. for everybody."
- Madrid sits six points behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona in Spain after losing the recent derby to Atletico, with off-field clashes between Federico Valverde and Tchouam complicating the season.
- Despite mounting pressure, Mourinho claimed he is now more "calm" at this stage, while Marc Cucurella reportedly "sent a subtle message" to tempt Rodri into a Real Madrid move.
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LaLiga: Don't betray me - Mourinho warns Real Madrid players
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has warned his players not to betray him. Mourinho told his players that trust between them is non-negotiable. The Portuguese coach returned to the Bernabeu this summer after 13 years. “When I say don’t betray me, of course, I’m speaking about football. Don’t betray me, and I’ll always be there […] LaLiga: Don’t betray me – Mourinho warns Real Madrid players
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