Mourinho: “The team is progressing in every aspect”
“Competing in this way is very good training for us,” stated the coach.
Mourinho spoke to Realmadrid TV after the match between Real Madrid and Deportivo played at Riazor, where our team won the Teresa Herrera Trophy: “It was a serious match against a team returning to La Liga. This trophy holds great tradition for them, and they gave it their all. They forced us to play seriously; it was a tough match.”
“Obviously, I have to make my changes because I need to give everyone an opportunity. I don't want to give too many minutes to the same players. Today, 45’ for Valverde and 45’ for Arda Güler. This match isn't just about winning, though it is about winning, but more about working, giving minutes, and making adjustments.”
“One thing I like is that, in a match of this difficulty and with so many changes, not just of players but of structure and roles, the team played for a result. We will have many matches like this in La Liga, especially away from home, where you are unable to kill the game. And when you do, you win, even if it's just 1-0 as we did today. A positive thing is that the team is growing. There are five players working at Valdebebas who weren't here, and you already know who they are. We're taking it step by step, and next week, we’ll be serious.”
Team Progress
“The team is progressing in every aspect, but obviously, the difficulty of the matches, as we’ve planned with this goal in mind, is increasing. It was great to come here, with this atmosphere. We know that these summer tournaments are worth what they’re worth. The home team, due to tradition and culture, wants their trophy. Competing in this way is very good training for us.”
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