Will Jose Mourinho Make Bake Adjustments Ahead Of A Pivotal October Stretch?

Managing Madrid writer Kiyan Sobhani assesses Jose Mourinho's tactical approach at Real Madrid following a frustrating derby defeat to Atletico Madrid and poor finishing against Real Betis. After trailing league leaders Barcelona by six points early in the campaign, Sobhani argues that Mourinho must use the crucial October fixtures to rebuild his lineup from scratch, stripping away internal hierarchies and star-power favoritism.

Sobhani highlights that despite possessing elite depth, Real Madrid struggles with structural balance in Mourinho's 4-2-3-1 setup, particularly across the midfield double pivot and frontline synergy between Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius Jr. The column emphasizes that club president Florentino Perez must grant Mourinho full managerial authority to implement necessary adjustments.