Present at a press conference this Monday morning before Real Madrid’s trip to Elche tomorrow evening, José Mourinho returned to the case of Aurélien Tchouaméni, injured against Rayo Vallecano and recently returned from injury. Facing journalists, the Portuguese technician spoke about his player’s state of form, a few days before Zinedine Zidane’s first list at the head of the Blues.
“I don’t know what Zidane has in mind for him. We must respect his decision. I also don’t know what is best for him: playing with four players and four others from Castilla, or with the national team. The ideal would be the national team, but with controlled playing time, without accumulating efforts. This could make his muscle problems worse. I haven’t spoken to Zidane, but he is a man full of common sense. He will do what is best for him. May it help the selection without harming the player’s future. I am convinced that Zidane will do things the right way..
