Mourinho considers replacing injured Mbappé at Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappé suffered a left‑knee injury and is out of action, which could deprive Real Madrid of having the striker available in the upcoming matches. José Mourinho already has a plan to work around the absence, according to Diário As.

Mourinho's plan to replace the injured forward

Mourinho acknowledges Mbappé's importance in attack, but says he already has a plan to deal with the injury. The Portuguese coach has studied alternatives to the target man, as reported by Diário As.

The first alternative suggested by the Portuguese coach is to turn Jude Bellingham into a false nine, with Yan Diomande and Vinícius Júnior providing support on the flanks. The attacking midfield role would be assigned to Arda Guler, who would have complete freedom of movement.

If the more conservative option is preferred, Carlos Espí or Endrick would take Mbappé's place, maintaining the original tactical structure: Bellingham at the number ten, Vinícius Júnior on the left and Guler on the right.

Mbappé's absence puts pressure on Real Madrid's squad, but Mourinho's plan demonstrates the ability to adapt the attack without losing the club's offensive identity.