Jose Mourinho has provided a surprisingly constructive evaluation of Barcelona’s work beneath Hansi Flick, praising each the German supervisor and sporting director Deco regardless of the fierce rivalry between the 2 golf equipment.
Talking in an interview with El Chiringuito TV, the brand new Actual Madrid supervisor was requested about a number of Barcelona-related topics, together with Flick, Lamine Yamal and the Negreira case.
Mourinho did not hesitate when requested whether or not he likes what he has seen from Barcelona beneath Flick, though he was extra forceful when the dialog moved in the direction of the Negreira case.
Mourinho praises Flick and Deco’s work at Barcelona
It should be famous that Barcelona have undergone main adjustments beneath Flick and Deco.
Throughout the interview, Mourinho was requested about Flick and he responded by pointing not solely to the coach, but in addition to the work being carried out by Barcelona’s sporting director.
“Sure, I prefer it. Nice work. Flick, Deco, and nice gamers,” he started.
❌ MOURINHO NO FICHARÍA a LAMINE YAMAL:
👐 “Es un gran jugador, pero tenemos una plantilla prime”.
Bru-tal respuesta con @jpedrerol en exclusiva mundial. pic.twitter.com/LhG06hVKkI
— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) August 19, 2026
The Portuguese coach was additionally requested whether or not he want to have Lamine Yamal in his Actual Madrid squad.
Mourinho made no try to downplay the Barcelona star’s means and acknowledged the extraordinary achievements he has already loved at such a younger age.
“No. He’s an ideal participant, little doubt, a younger man with unimaginable potential.
“It’s uncommon to be a European and world champion at his age, however we’ve a prime squad, I wouldn’t make room for anybody.
“Proper now, it’s my guys. My guys are the most effective,” stated the Actual Madrid boss.
Actual Madrid supervisor reopens Negreira case
Mourinho was additionally questioned concerning the Negreira case and he gave a a lot stronger opinion on the matter.
🚨 MOURINHO, SOBRE NEGREIRA 🚨
💣 “Cuando yo estaba, YA OLÍA ALGO. ERA EXTRAÑO”.
Palabras para el recuerdo en EXCLUSIVA con @jpedrerol. pic.twitter.com/oVxxY6Ohno
— El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) August 20, 2026
“The Negreira case is within the fingers of the Justice system… let’s see what the Justice system does.
“I’m merely telling you that, with out understanding his title was José María Negreira once I was right here, I sensed one thing.”
The Actual Madrid supervisor was then requested whether or not paying the vice-president of referees made the scenario an apparent case of manipulating the competitors.
“It’s only a matter of getting the braveness to look him within the eye. In Italy, they did it with Calciopoli.”
Lastly, when requested whether or not that meant Barcelona ought to be enjoying within the Second Division, Mourinho refused to provide a direct reply.
“That’s so that you can determine. No, La Liga should have Barça,” he concluded.
