TO Jose Mourinho There is still one piece left to confirm. The Portuguese coach has long defined the main core who will accompany him in his second stage at the head of the real Madridalthough it left a vacant place to be incorporated later.
The structure of his coaching staff has been built around profiles that he considers essential to maintain daily control of the team and accelerate the implementation of your game idea from day one. Therefore, even before the official announcement of the white club, Mourinho traveled to Valdebebas to begin planning the season.
The last decision is still up in the air
During his visit of several days he was accompanied by João Tralhão and Pedro Machadohis two most trusted men, with whom he attended meetings, met the technical staff and progressed in the preseason organizationincluding friendly matches. “I like to be there the next day, see who’s early and who’s late, and immediately start speeding things up.”explained the coach, faithful to a methodology based on the control of details and a constant presence within the daily dynamics of the locker room.
In those meetings, the incorporation of the last piece of the coaching staff was also addressed. Mourinho is looking for a profile linked to the club or with experience in Spanish footballand currently manages several alternatives, although some of the options that had recently gained strength have already been ruled out.
One of the names that appeared on the list of candidates was Pepe. The close relationship he maintains with Mourinho and his deep knowledge of the Madrid environment fueled speculation about a possible incorporation. Furthermore, both met at Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013, a history that reinforced the possibility of a professional reunion. However, The former central defender never became a priority option. In fact, there were no formal contacts between the parties. Mourinho continues evaluating different alternatives and prefers to take the necessary time to choose the candidate who best fits your project.
