Arda Guler, Considered Key by Jose Mourinho in Real Madrid's Midfield
Jose Mourinho sees Arda Guler as a key pillar of Real Madrid's midfield as he steps in as new coach, amid major changes to the squad.
Jose Mourinho brings new energy and hope to Real Madrid after his official appointment as the new coach. Mourinho is known to be strict but good at running the team—and it's clear he's bringing change. At the moment, Mourinho is believed to be less than happy with Real Madrid's current array of full-backs and centre-backs, as well as a midfield that has been an issue over the past season.
According to AS report, Mourinho considers Arda Guler as one of the most important players in his midfield plan. Mourinho has long been a fan of Guler; when he was in charge of Fenerbahce, he tried to persuade the young Turkish star to move to his team. The plan didn't work out then, but at Real Madrid, Mourinho got the chance to hone in and use Guler as a support in the middle of the game.
<figure style="margin:2rem 0;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e2e2e2;background:#f9f9f9"><img src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/6NVmybaqiw3uUlwgdufV6w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD03OTg7Y2Y9d2VicA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/madrid_universal_articles_561/71bac51b60b3aafdd6b735b272ab76e8" alt="Image" style="width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain" loading="lazy" /></figure>The goal of the new coach is to give Guler regular minutes and momentum, so that his talent can reach the next level. So it is expected that Guler will be the center of the offense, especially since he was one of the bright stars of the team last campaign.
Another big question among Real Madrid followers is how Mourinho will fit Guler, Jude Bellingham and possible additional big-name transfer Bernardo Silva into the same starting lineup. Many fans are waiting for Mourinho's next move, especially since he is known for discovering and developing young players.
As the FIFA World Cup continues, Mourinho will be more critical of Guler's performance—especially since he has a lot of confidence in his ability. Real Madrid fans hope he will bring new energy and balance to the club's midfield under Mourinho.
