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Sources: Real Madrid considering move for Liverpool star who is not favoured by Arda Guler
A new report from Defensa Central has added an unexpected twist to Real Madrid’s transfer planning, revealing that the club are now seriously evaluating the possibility of signing Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai.
With Madrid looking ahead to their long-term structure in the middle of the pitch, internal discussions have begun about whether the current midfield profile offers enough creativity for the seasons to come.
The coaching staff and board admire the physical qualities of the current lot, and they are convinced of the technical ability of Arda Guler and Jude Bellingham.
However, the feeling inside the club is that the mix still lacks a natural playmaker who can consistently dictate rhythm.
That is where Szoboszlai enters the conversation. His salary at Liverpool is considered relatively low, which only strengthens Madrid’s interest.
However, his name brings a layer of tension because he has a known history of friction with Guler.
History with the Turk
The relationship between the two attacking midfielders has been strained since their national teams faced each other in a double-header, which later spilt onto social media.
During the match, Szoboszlai reportedly said something on the pitch that annoyed the young Real Madrid talent. In response, Guler snapped back and told him “to shut up.”
The exchange did not end there. After the match, the Liverpool midfielder took a jab at Guler’s limited role at Real Madrid at the time.
Before this situation escalated further, Guler hit back with a pointed message, writing, “This guy’s a joke, isn’t six goals enough for him?”
Does not matter to Real Madrid
Despite this tension, Real Madrid are still evaluating Szoboszlai as a serious candidate for the creative role they feel is missing.
The club is fully aware that personal feelings cannot dictate transfer strategy, and if the club decides that Szoboszlai is the right addition, then the Hungarian could indeed walk into the dressing room alongside the very player he previously clashed with.
Guler may not welcome the idea, but ultimately, Real Madrid will do what they believe is best for the squad.
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Mourinho reacts to Vinicius suspension: “Why announce it two hours before an important match?”
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has questioned the RFEF Disciplinary Committee’s decision to announce Vinicius Jr.’s four-match suspension just hours before their UEFA Champions League meeting with AS Roma on Wednesday.
The Brazilian has been hit with a four-match ban for his red card against Villarreal, meaning he will miss the matches against Sevilla, Barcelona, Racing Santander, and Valencia.
And, speaking to Movistar+ (h/t MARCA) before the match, the Real Madrid manager was asked whether the punishment could affect the Brazilian psychologically.
Mourinho instead turned his attention to the football authorities and the timing of their announcement.
“I think that is a question for the Committee. Why have they announced the suspension at this particular moment? If you are asking me this question, it is presumably because you think it could affect him,” the Portuguese coach replied.
“You should ask the Committee why they did not announce it this morning, or tomorrow morning. Why do they do it two hours before a match that is important for Real Madrid, which is a Spanish club?” he added, questioning the timing of the decision.
Mourinho explains his tactical approach against Roma
The Real Madrid manager also outlined his plan for facing a Roma side known for their aggressive pressing.
“My intention is to stop them from pressing us so high up the pitch, given the players we have available and as a precaution,” he said.
Continuing, the Portuguese manager added: “They press man-to-man higher up the pitch better than anyone else, and we will see whether we can take advantage of that. If not, they will have to drop their press five or ten metres.”
Why Rudiger over Huijsen
Mourinho also justified his decision to start Antonio Rudiger at centre-back alongside Ibrahima Konate rather than Dean Huijsen.
“They played very well together in the last match, Rudiger and Konate, showing great leadership and the ability to withstand a difficult situation when we had ten men for 30 minutes,” he said.
“I am not saying Dean is not capable of playing a match like this, but this is a wonderful atmosphere for Roma and a difficult one for us. I think a player with Antonio’s experience can be important,” Mourinho added.
Finally, Mourinho was asked about his emotions ahead of returning to face Roma, the club he managed between 2021 and 2024.
The Portuguese coach offered a brief response, saying that he had his feelings about the occasion “blocked”.
