Jose Mourinho identifies four Real Madrid stars he wants to revive next season | OneFootball

Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid is not only about trophies and expectations. It is also about restoring confidence in players who failed to hit their usual standards last season.

According to Defensa Central, the Portuguese coach has already identified four members of the squad that he believes can take a significant step forward under his guidance. 

On that note, the likes of Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eduardo Camavinga and Dean Huijsen are all viewed as footballers capable of producing much more than they showed over the previous campaign.

Mourinho wants to elevate four Real Madrid stars

One of Mourinho’s defining traits throughout his managerial career has been his ability to maximise the qualities of his players, particularly those who have gone through difficult periods.

That challenge now awaits him at Real Madrid.

Bellingham was not quite influential last season. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

For starters, Bellingham remains one of the club’s most important assets, but expectations surrounding the England international mean that any dip in performance attracts immediate scrutiny.

Furthermore, Camavinga also endured an inconsistent season, while Alexander-Arnold is still adapting to life in Madrid after arriving with enormous expectations attached to his name.

Lastly, Dean Huijsen is another player Mourinho is expected to work closely with.

The Portuguese coach knows the defender well from their time together at Roma and has never hidden the admiration he has for the youngster’s potential.

Bellingham and Huijsen expected to benefit most

According to the outlet, Mourinho’s reputation for building strong relationships with players and creating highly competitive environments is considered one of the reasons behind the confidence surrounding this new era.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is still adapting to his new life. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

In that regard, Bellingham holds enormous respect for Mourinho, while Huijsen already knows what to expect from the experienced manager.

Within the club, there is a belief that Mourinho’s demanding approach can help players rediscover consistency and confidence after difficult periods.

Real Madrid have invested heavily in these talents over recent years, and ensuring players such as Bellingham, Camavinga and Huijsen continue progressing remains a major objective.

With the season approaching, it will be interesting to see how these players gel up with the new coach.