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Real Madrid has had a stunning recovery under Jose Mourinho in recent weeks, winning eight consecutive games.
Los Blancos traveled to Mestalla and defeated Valencia 3-0.
Arda Guler, a Turkish international, has emerged as an unstoppable force for Jose Mourinho during Madrid’s recent resurgence.
So far this season, the youthful playmaker has matured, and his impact on the squad is growing.
His efforts thus far have prompted Los Blancos to offer him a new contract with better terms in order to safeguard his long-term future.
According to MARCA, Jose Mourinho has granted the 21-year-old entire positional freedom on the pitch.
The Portuguese manager has urged Guler’s colleagues to adjust their moves around him so that the team’s balance is not compromised.
Guler is no longer expected to play on the right flank, since Mourinho allows him to find pockets of space from which to impact the game.
The agreement demonstrates Mourinho’s growing faith in the Turk’s ability, as well as his willingness to give such flexibility to only one player.
Guler’s progress as a playmaker, regardless of his location on the pitch, is becoming a signature of the Mourinho team.
The 21-year-old has formed a good partnership with Kylian Mbappe, and the two have collaborated for numerous goals this season.
The Turk’s performance for Los Blancos versus Valencia served as another reminder of why he is absolutely unstoppable.
When he was rested against AEK Athens in the Champions League, Real Madrid struggled and required a late comeback to win three points.
Jose Mourinho is not the type of manager who would normally make such allowances for a single player.
Mourinho wants Guler to be as expressive as possible, so he allows him to float and move around.
It remains to be seen how Real Madrid will incorporate Guler once Vinicius Jr. returns to the squad. Yan Diomande has also performed admirably in the Brazilian’s absence.
Managing playing time is a good headache for Jose Mourinho, and if Guler continues to produce like this, he is likely to be in Real Madrid’s starting XI for a long time.