Jose Mourinho has flagged concerns over the upcoming three-week international break, warning it could pose problems for Real Madrid amid a hectic post-World Cup calendar, according to BBC News.
With several of his squad likely to be called up for international duty, Mourinho fears the extended interruption could disrupt fitness levels and rhythm at a time when the fixture list is already congested following the World Cup. While the report does not detail specific injury worries or named players, Mourinho's comments point to broader unease among top-level coaches about managing player workloads across a demanding season.
The BBC piece offers only a brief insight into Mourinho's remarks, without elaborating on how Real Madrid plan to address the issue or which matches are most at risk. As it stands, this remains a case of a manager voicing caution rather than confirming any concrete fallout — but it's a reminder of the growing tension between club and international commitments in the modern game.