Real Madrid’s message to Jose Mourinho regarding Vinicius and Mbappe – report | OneFootball

Jose Mourinho is on the verge of becoming the next manager at Real Madrid, as he preps for a return, 13 years after his first stint at Santiago Bernabeu came to an end.

Things will be significantly more difficult for Mourinho this time around, as he faces the prospect of a Real Madrid team dealing with a lack of performances on the pitch and constant tension in the dressing room.

Real Madrid’s first assignment for Mourinho

According to Diario AS (h/t Madrid Zone), Real Madrid have informed Mourinho of his first priority assignment after he gets appointed as the new coach.

Can Mourinho handle Mbappe and Vinicius? (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images)

His first job is to pacify the dressing room and make sure the team’s two biggest stars – Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. – work together in the same team.

The lack of connection between the two is a key reason why Real Madrid have struggled to dominate this season.

While Mbappe performed well during the first half of the season, Vinicius Jr. couldn’t quite make an impact. Things have been the exact opposite in the second half. Mourinho must make sure both perform well at the same time.

No plans to sell Mbappe or Vinicius

Mbappe and Vinicius must work together under Mourinho. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)

The report adds that Real Madrid have no plans to sell either Vinicius Jr. or Mbappe this coming summer.

This is despite the fact that Mbappe has faced immense criticism, with fans accusing him of lacking any real intent or commitment to the team, while others have blamed him for breaking the harmony of the dressing room.

It is clear that Real Madrid do not see the ego of Vinicius Jr. and Mbappe being a problem, and they trust that Mourinho will be able to pacify both of them, using his leadership experience.

The Portuguese is indeed used to handling big egos, having managed the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Pepe and Marcelo during his first stint at Real Madrid.