Jose Mourinho was in a defiant mood during his pre-match press conference ahead of Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey return fixture against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604…
The Portuguese manager has come under criticism following another defeat at the hands of perennial rivals Barcelona. Rumours of rift between the players and tactician that are circulating in press circles have not helped the winning coach either.
The recent plethora of problems associated with the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Inter-c39567 boss have led to speculations that he will vacate his position as head coach in the Spanish capital.
However, the ever defiant Mourinho has come out in the open and revealed that he still commands the support of the board and the fans, and he will get the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Job-c18684 done. The Special One also rejected notions of divisions in the dressing room and reflected that
they are as united as ever.
Mourinho has rubbished the stories that have come on paper in recent times and stated that he has a positive relationship with his players.
"I do not provoke clans," the trainer assured ahead of the Copa del Rey sound leg clash at the Camp Nou. "I know nothing about the leaks. I feel very supported by the board, we're currently in the midst of a very good spell."
Talking about Real’s preparations for the match, Mourinho told reporters that under-fire defender, Pepe, will start the match once he is declared fit. The experienced trainer also hinted at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Esteban-c12907 Granero’s addition to the match-day squad; however, he did
not announce his starting XI.
"If http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pepe-c29670 is fit, then he will play. There are question marks over him, Granero and Lass, all whom are having some troubles, but tomorrow we will train and I will decide whether they are able to play," Mourinho said.
"I have no idea about my starting XI yet. I have many decisions to make over certain players; so many questions are still unanswered. As in the first game, I had doubts until the end, and the same will happen tomorrow,” he commented.
Real Madrid have everything to play for in the away leg after succumbing to a 1-2 defeat at home. Mourinho’s men will have to give an inspired performance to successfully defend their Copa del Rey title.
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