Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has warned Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior and the rest of the squad that no player holds an untouchable status within the team. “I don’t like the concept of untouchable players. According to mourinho, The team’s level is still a long way from where he hopes he can take it. “Missing one of your biggest players, you’re going to feel it for sure, but that’s where other people have to step up and show they can take their opportunity,” Kane said. “We talk about the squad a lot, we talk about being ready for your moment and whoever plays will have to be ready.”.
Vinicius has faced struggles with form this campaign and is currently serving a four-match domestic ban for pulling hair, though he remains available as Madrid prepare to host RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday. I can’t lose my direction… (even though) I know there is a lot of work to do.”.
Record-signing Yan Diomande, who cost the club 140 million euros ($157m), has delivered impressive performances recently, finding the net against Sevilla in La Liga while Vinicius was absent. I understand the demands (at this club) are the maximum.
Mourinho emphasized to reporters that only the club badge remains untouchable, stating that a player’s status, captain’s armband, years at the club, or transfer fee do not guarantee their place, which is instead determined strictly by pitch performance. “We always have to improve, be it individually or collectively. “I’ve been here three years (2010-2013), and so I know perfectly well how things are.
The Portuguese manager confirmed Vinicius will feature on the left wing against Leipzig, while noting he had not yet informed Diomande if he would secure a starting spot.
Madrid currently sit third in La Liga, trailing league leaders and upcoming opponents Barcelona by six points, with Mourinho noting the squad still has considerable progress to make after three or four months together.
In other Champions League news, Bayern Munich prepare to host Arsenal without suspended winger Michael Olise, who received his first career red card after throwing the ball at Viking captain Zlatko Tripic during a 3-3 draw. Who started in Arsenal’s junior system, is suspended after picking up two yellow cards inside a minute in Bayern’s 3-3 draw with Viking last week, the London-born Olise. The former Crystal Palace winger has continued his excellent form this campaign, after being thrust into Ballon d’Or contention due to last season’s stellar showing. With Bayern 2-0 down away at Viking last week, Kane almost single-handedly engineered a comeback, scoring twice and setting up another.
Olise has contributed nine goals and five assists across 10 appearances this term, leaving Harry Kane and teammates to shoulder the attacking workload in his absence following their 6-1 win over RB Leipzig. With Jamal Musiala struggling with injury and illness and both Serge Gnabry and Lennart Karl well off their best form, Olise and the ever-reliable Harry Kane have shouldered Bayern’s attacking burden so far this season. According to speaking after Bayern’s ruthless 6-1 victory over RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga on Saturday, Kane, Bayern would miss Olise but called on the rest of their star-studded squad to step up. One of the many positives to come out of Saturday’s thumping win over Leipzig was the performance of Luis Diaz.
Meanwhile, Aston Villa manager Unai Emery confirmed that 21-year-old Johan Manzambi will miss their upcoming clash against Viking due to a minor injury sustained during their 1-0 win over Newcastle. With Johan Manzambi’s first-half header securing a 1-0 Premier League win at Newcastle on Saturday, villa endured a difficult start to the season but have won four of their last five matches in all competitions. According to but 21-year-old Switzerland international Manzambi was substituted in the 72nd minute and Emery, On Tuesday he will play no part against Viking because of a “small injury”. Manzambi joins the likes of defenders Matteo Ruggeri and Aaron Wan-Bissaka on Villa’s injury list.
