Mourinho determined to bring the best out of out-of-form Real Madrid superstar – report

Mourinho determined to bring the best out of out-of-form Real Madrid superstar – report Jose Mourinho is determined to help Vinicius Jr. rediscover his best form at Real Madrid, with the Portuguese manager viewing the Brazilian’s resurgence as an important part of his plans for the season.  According to Bernabeu Digital , getting the best out of the forward is one of Mourinho’s main objectives, despite growing competition for attacking places following Yan Diomande’s emergence. It is to be noted that Vinicius has struggled to reproduce the performances expected of him during the 2026/27 campaign, prompting questions about his place in the starting XI .  However, Mourinho has continued to defend the Brazilian publicly, making it clear that he believes the 26-year-old has the ability to return to his previous level. Mourinho refuses to give up on Vinicius despite difficult season Mourinho is eager to help Vinicius. (Photo by Francisco Macia/Getty Images) Mourinho has repeatedly emphasised his confidence in the Brazilian’s ability.  After Real Madrid’s win over AEK Athens, he explained,  “A coach must do everything to get his players at their best and try different game strategies, both individually and in terms of their performance.”  Furthermore, Mourinho also stressed that individual interests cannot come before the team’s needs when making selection decisions. “When it comes to deciding who plays, the team comes before any individual player,” he noted.   Yan Diomande’s emergence increases competition for Vinicius Vinicius Jr. is struggling for form this season. (Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images) Another complication for Vinicius is the growing competition from Yan Diomande , who has impressed with his performances, taking advantage of opportunities and offering Mourinho a strong attacking option. Vinicius therefore faces pressure to improve his consistency, particularly with the Ivorian offering a different profile and demonstrating his ability to contribute to the team’s attacking and defensive phases. The Brazilian will return to La Liga after completing his domestic suspension against Valencia, which will provide an opportunity to rebuild momentum.  Mourinho has made it clear that he will continue working with the forward, although the manager has also established that nobody is guaranteed a starting position based on reputation alone.