Report: Mourinho handling Vinicius in a different manner to Mbappe at Real Madrid

Report: Mourinho handling Vinicius in a different manner to Mbappe at Real Madrid Jose Mourinho has returned to Real Madrid management in style, securing back-to-back wins against Espanyol and Real Sociedad to kick-start La Liga . Los Blancos sneaked a late 2-1 win against the Catalan side in their first game before comprehensively beating the Basque side last night with a 4-1 scoreline. One of Mourinho’s biggest positives from the game at the Bernabeu last night was the combination play between the front three. Both Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. scored goals last night, while Jude Bellingham provided two assists. Now, according to journalist Abraham Romero on Defensa Central , Jose has taken a completely different approach to handling Vinicius and Mbappe. Mourinho has worked closely with Vinicius The Portuguese tactician has taken a much more hands-on approach with Vinicius than with Mbappe since returning to Real Madrid. He has held several private conversations with the Brazilian. By contrast, the coach has not considered similar one-on-one talks with the Frenchman necessary. Vinicius Jr. and Jude Bellingham had a great game against Real Sociedad last night. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) Vinicius has endured a more complicated period, with questions around his form, emotional reactions and future all creating additional noise around him. Mourinho spoke to the winger several times before his contract renewal, making clear that he wanted him to stay and that he remained an important part of the project. Those conversations were not simply tactical. The idea was to rebuild confidence, clarify expectations and help Vinicius regain control of his situation. Mbappe does not need the same intervention With Mbappe, Mourinho’s relationship has been more straightforward. The pair speak normally during training and around matches, but there has been no need for a major private conversation designed to convince or redirect the Frenchman. The feeling is that Mbappe returned from the World Cup with greater authority and confidence, already understanding his role within the team. Mourinho doesn’t see the need to have one-on-one conversations with Kylian Mbappe. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) He has also been in sensational goalscoring form since the start of last season, and his natural mental state has allowed Jose to concentrate more on Vinicius. Early signs are encouraging Vinicius showed signs of improvement against Real Sociedad, particularly after half-time, and Mourinho was careful with his substitution. The coach later explained that he wanted Vinicius to leave the pitch on a positive note after scoring and improving in the second half, while also receiving affection from the Bernabeu crowd. He is not simply trying to get more goals or assists from the Brazilian. He is managing the player’s confidence at the same time. There is a reason Jose Mourinho has been a successful manager throughout his career, and his man-management is top-notch. The Portuguese tactician has started his second stint at Madrid very well, and it remains to be seen how he goes about handling Mbappe and Vinicius.