Mourinho surprised by Tchouaméni’s non-call-up for France
As reported by L’Équipe, Mourinho said he was “a bit surprised” by Aurélien Tchouaméni not being selected for France.
José Mourinho addressed the situation this Saturday, on the eve of Real Madrid’s derby against Atlético Madrid, after Aurélien Tchouaméni was left out of the France squad.
According to L’Équipe, the Real Madrid coach admitted he was caught off guard: he said he was “a little surprised” by the decision not to call Tchouaméni up for the Bleus, adding a qualification immediately after.
The derby spotlight
The timing matters. Mourinho’s comments land just before a high-intensity match against Atlético, and they subtly shift attention to what the next steps could be for Tchouaméni within Real Madrid’s short-term plans.
What Mourinho said
- Mourinho said he was “a bit surprised” by Tchouaméni’s non-selection for France, as per L’Équipe.
The available extract doesn’t include further details (no medical explanation or timeframe), so the key question now is how the club will frame the situation and what it means for his availability for the derby.
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