Mourinho says Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius and Jude Bellingham can fit despite a complicated tactical blend | OneFootball

José Mourinho says Real Madrid can make Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius and Jude Bellingham work together, even if the blend is tactically complex, ahead of Saturday's Liga opener against Espanyol Barcelona at 21:30.

According to L'Équipe, the trio have yet to catch fire since the Frenchman's arrival two years ago, and Mourinho wants them to show their full worth this season.

He described them as outstanding, adding that elite players can be frustrated when they are not alongside other elite players. He accepted the tactical combination could be harder, but said their positions are not incompatible.

Mourinho also referenced the World Cup this summer, noting the Brazilian scored 4 goals, the Frenchman 10 and the Englishman 7. He said Ancelotti had the perfect plan with Brazil for Vini, Deschamps for Kylian and Tuchel for Jude, and accepted it would be tougher to find one system that shines for all three. Even so, he is convinced Real Madrid can have a great season with them.

He underlined that defensive work would not be negotiable for any of them. Mbappé, Vinicius and Bellingham will need to ride out spells of frustration, with some asked to press and others to shut down space.

Source: L'Équipe

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