Real Madrid star looking forward to life under Jose Mourinho

Real Madrid star looking forward to life under Jose Mourinho The 2025-26 season was another forgettable one for Real Madrid, not only because they were unable to add any more trophies to their cabinet, but also because of the constant turbulence the team faced with all the managerial changes and the media spotlight on the team. Some players from the Merengue team would still have the chance to salvage something from this year, particularly the ones who would be representing their respective national teams in the World Cup. Meanwhile, the pain of other players who also missed out on the World Cup because of the last season would be even greater. One such player who falls in this category is the defender Eder Militao, who saw his chances of making it to the World Cup crumble when he suffered his latest serious injury in April. As MARCA has reported, the Brazilian center-back appeared in an interview with SportyNet and talked about his injury, missing the World Cup, and Mourinho’s arrival . Talking about the international competition, the defender opened up on how difficult it was to miss out on it, but had still made his peace with the situation: “It’s tough, yes. Raphinha, Endrick, Bruno Guimarães… they all messaged me to ask how I was doing. Of course we wanted to be there; we worked for it, but I’m supporting them one hundred percent.” “Missing the World Cup is very painful, but you also have to think about your career. I could have gotten injured even while being with the national team. I accepted it and leaned heavily on my family.” “It’s sad to see yourself left out of the squad, but I’ve also become just another fan. I support the team as much as possible, watch the matches, and try to send positive energy.” Militao also talked about his injury and how it has changed him as a player: “It happened when I was going to finish off a cross. As I turned to shoot, I felt something strange. At first it didn’t seem serious. I walked to the dressing room, they ran tests, and nothing conclusive showed up. Then the diagnosis came. Obviously, having so many injuries affects you psychologically, but it also gives you experience. Before, I was a very explosive player; now I’m more mature and don’t rely as much on speed.” The center-back spoke highly of the former Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, who is currently in charge of the Brazilian national team: “He is still the same person — a great coach and a great father figure. Training sessions are demanding, and he is always looking for ways to improve. Madrid and Brazil are similar. Both are the best at what they do. The pressure is high, but it’s healthy pressure. It’s the price of being at the biggest teams.” Meanwhile, he also praised Jose Mourinho and was looking forward to start training with him: “He is a great coach. I’m looking forward to next season. In personal life, there are ups and downs. The important thing is to be mentally well. If your mind is in a good place and your family is doing well, everything flows much better.” It is really sorry seeing a defender as capable as Eder Militao constantly being hounded by injuries. One can only hope that he would get over these physical problems as soon as possible, and return to availability for Real Madrid, where he would be playing in a significantly changed backline from the last season.