Real Madrid is enjoying a fantastic moment, but José Mourinho appears concerned about what awaits the squad during the international break due to national team matches.
After the 3-0 win over Valencia, which was the eighth consecutive success for the Madrid side across all competitions, the Portuguese coach raised concerns about the players’ physical workload and the risk of injuries during international duty.
Mourinho stressed that he would prefer to have the players under the care of his coaching staff, so that he could better manage their recovery.
“I am concerned about the international break, because if the players were staying with me and my staff, we could pay special attention to their recovery. But now they will be committed to their respective national teams,” the Portuguese coach said.
Afterwards, the Real Madrid coach also addressed his colleagues who manage national teams, asking them to show care with the players, who in his view need rest after an overloaded schedule.
“I have never managed a national team, but I imagine their coaches can’t wait to work with the players. However, the footballers do not need more workload at this moment. They need to rest,” Mourinho declared.
Nevertheless, the Portuguese humorously admitted that if he were in charge of a national team himself, he would probably think differently.
“I have a feeling that if I managed a national team, I would be a real problem for the clubs. I would think only about myself and my team,” he added.
