José Mourinho was keen to calm expectations around Arda Güler despite his importance in Real Madrid’s game. Asked after the difficult victory against Elche (3-2) about the now indispensable nature of the Turk, the Portuguese was categorical: “ No, no one is essential. » Starting in a number 10 role, Güler opened the scoring with a superb free kick before being replaced while Real still led 2-0. A change that Mourinho justifies above all by the drop in intensity of his player: “ Arda, who played in this 10 position, also began to drop in intensity. »
However, the Madrid technician had already felt his team gradually losing control of the match. “ I brought on Jude fresh and Brahim when we were leading 2-0, but I felt we were losing control “, he explained. Vinicius, very busy in defensive work, was also tired. The changes did not prevent Elche from returning to 2-2, ultimately forcing Mourinho to take more offensive risks to snatch victory. “ Then we brought out the heavy artillery and got through it. »
