Mourinho Reacts to Mbappé–Arbeloa Rift and Warns on Coaching Struggles

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José Mourinho has shared his disappointment at the reported fallout between Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa and star forward Kylian Mbappé. He spoke about the pain of seeing a friend face pressure in management. Mourinho admitted that Arbeloa’s transition from player to coach has been tough and recalled how closely they worked during his first Bernabéu spell. He said he often teases former players about the “gray hairs” they’ll gain once they swap the pitch for the dugout. Ironically, Mourinho is also tipped to replace Arbeloa at Real Madrid next season. As Arbeloa navigates a difficult, trophyless campaign and a power struggle with Mbappé, the Portuguese boss offered both sympathy and a reminder that coaching can be harsher than playing.

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