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No player is ‘untouchable’ — Real Madrid boss Mourinho warns players, including Vinicius Junior

Vinicius Jr. has struggled to score for Real Madrid this season, with just one strike in 10 matches, while Yan Diomande has impressed in the same position, along the flanks.

By Sportstar News Desk · Sportstar

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 2:13 PM

Key Things to Know

Jose Mourinho warned that no Real Madrid player is untouchable, emphasizing that performance alone dictates a starter's role.
Vinicius Junior will start against RB Leipzig despite scoring just once in 10 matches this season.
Record signing Yan Diomande has impressed on the flanks while Vinicius serves a four-match La Liga ban.

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Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho stated that no player is untouchable following questions about winger Vinicius Junior's role amid the strong form of Yan Diomande. Mourinho emphasized that pitch performance alone dictates a player's standing, not their status, price tag, or tenure at the club.

Vinicius is currently serving a four-match La Liga ban and has scored just one goal in 10 games, but Mourinho confirmed he will start Wednesday's Champions League match against RB Leipzig. Real Madrid trails league leader Barcelona by six points, with Mourinho noting the squad still has considerable room for improvement.

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