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<\/p>\nJose Mourinho walked away from Real Madrid\u2019s 2-1 victory over Inter Milan with three valuable points, but his post-match comments revealed that there was another story behind the result. While Madrid celebrated a Champions League win, Vinicius Jr. remained a major talking point after being subjected to boos from sections of the Bernab\u00e9u crowd and failing to produce his best level.<\/p>\n
Yet Mourinho\u2019s stance was not what some might have expected. The Portuguese coach delivered a clear message about his Brazilian forward while openly admitting that Vinicius is not currently at his peak. More importantly, Mourinho explained why he believes the best version of the winger is still on its way back.<\/p>\n
Speaking after Real Madrid\u2019s 2-1 win over Inter, Mourinho made it clear that he has enormous respect for Vinicius, while stressing that supporting the player does not automatically mean starting him in every match or keeping him on the pitch for 90 minutes.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf he works for the team, he always has my support,\u201d Mourinho said, explaining that this does not mean Vinicius must always start or play the entire game. Instead, the manager emphasized that the Brazilian will continue to have his respect and affection as long as he gives everything for the team.<\/p>\n
Mourinho also pointed to the tactical difficulty faced by wingers against an Inter side using three centre-backs and wing-backs, explaining that such a structure makes life particularly difficult for wide players. He praised Brahim Diaz for his performance in a central role and for the way he contributed to the team.<\/p>\n
However, Mourinho did not ignore the biggest issue surrounding Vinicius. He admitted that the Brazilian is not at his best right now, something that everyone can see and that Vinicius himself is fully aware of. But rather than viewing that as a reason to turn against the player, Mourinho believes it has pushed him to work harder than ever.<\/p>\n
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The Real Madrid manager explained that Vinicius is working to become the version of himself who decides matches, insisting that when the Brazilian is at his best, he can \u201ckill games.\u201d Mourinho even recalled a previous encounter at Benfica when Vinicius finished the match with a counter-attack after the score had been level at 1-1.<\/p>\n
Mourinho also made a crucial point about the player\u2019s effort. Someone who gives everything cannot simply be told to give more, and in his view, Vinicius is already giving everything he has, even if his performances have not yet reached the level supporters have become accustomed to.<\/p>\n
Those comments came after Vinicius was booed by sections of the Real Madrid crowd, making Mourinho\u2019s position even clearer. The Portuguese coach stressed that he was not criticizing the supporters, but speaking from his perspective as a manager, while reiterating that Vinicius has his utmost respect.<\/p>\n
Mourinho admitted that Vinicius is \u201cnot at his peak\u201d at the moment, but said the player knows that better than anyone and is working to rediscover the version capable of deciding matches. He also explained that some of the few occasions when Vinicius has failed to fully connect with the game have been linked to fatigue, something that has increased Mourinho\u2019s respect for the player during this difficult period.<\/p>\n
While questions continue to surround Vinicius\u2019 current form, Mourinho delivered his clearest message yet: the version of Vinicius who wins matches for Real Madrid will come back. The manager is therefore looking beyond the player\u2019s current level and focusing on the work being done to restore his best form.<\/p>\n
Mourinho also reflected on Real Madrid\u2019s chaotic victory over Inter, saying the game could have ended 6-6 because of the number of chances created by both sides. However, he made it clear that he would rather see Madrid score five, six or seven goals while maintaining complete control than be forced into a chaotic match that requires an extraordinary performance from the goalkeeper.<\/p>\n
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The Portuguese coach admitted that Real Madrid suffered from lapses in defensive intensity, although he praised the team when it remained compact. He also singled out Federico Valverde for understanding the tactical structure particularly well.<\/p>\n
Regarding Trent Alexander-Arnold\u2019s deployment in midfield, Mourinho praised the Englishman\u2019s tactical understanding and effort, while acknowledging that some turnovers were inevitable because the demands of playing in midfield are different from those of playing higher up the pitch. He also thanked Aur\u00e9lien Tchouam\u00e9ni for his effort after returning without having trained with the team recently.<\/p>\n
Mourinho also refused to comment directly on the boos aimed at Kylian Mbapp\u00e9, saying he does not discuss audience reactions and will not do so until the final moment of his time at Real Madrid. He added that he kissed Mbapp\u00e9 when the Frenchman left the pitch, explaining that for him it represented respect for the work the player had done for the team.<\/p>\n
Finally, Mourinho described Inter as clearly the best team in Italy at the moment, while suggesting that Roma could be capable of getting close to them and perhaps achieving something extraordinary. At the same time, he stressed that his own work at Real Madrid is still only beginning and that there is a long road ahead.<\/p>\n
But among all of Mourinho\u2019s comments, one message about Vinicius stood out above the rest: the Brazilian may not be at his best right now, and the supporters can see it, but he is working harder than ever to rediscover his form. As long as he continues giving everything for Real Madrid, Mourinho\u2019s support and respect will remain firmly behind him.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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