Kylian Mbappé has praised José Mourinho for the strong impact he has made on the Real Madrid squad, describing the Portuguese coach as a manager who makes players feel valued and motivated.
Mbappé made the comments after Real Madrid began their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabéu.
The French forward was among the key players for Madrid as Mourinho began his European campaign with a win.
Speaking about his experience under Mourinho, Mbappé highlighted the manager’s ability to create a strong connection with his players.
According to the Real Madrid forward, Mourinho makes players feel energetic and important in their roles. He also praised the coach’s demanding approach, both during training sessions and away from the pitch.
Mbappé said Mourinho places a lot of pressure on the players and communicates regularly with them to ensure they understand exactly what he expects.
The France international believes that Mourinho’s confidence in his players creates a strong sense of responsibility within the squad.
He explained that when a coach shows such trust, players become determined to repay that faith with their performances.
The Portuguese manager is known for demanding high standards from his players and placing significant emphasis on motivation and mentality.
Mourinho’s return to Madrid has already attracted considerable attention, with the club aiming to challenge for major honours both domestically and in Europe.
Real Madrid’s opening Champions League victory over Inter provided an encouraging start, although the team still has work to do under their new manager.
The Frenchman has also made it clear that winning the Champions League with Real Madrid is a bigger priority for him than winning the Ballon d’Or.
