Real Madrid Defense Under Fire: Mourinho Seeks Urgent Fix

Jose Mourinho has identified Real Madrid's defense as a major weakness hindering their pursuit of trophies this season. The manager is reportedly unhappy with the team's record, having conceded goals in seven of their last eight matches, and believes this defensive fragility is the main reason for their inability to compete for La Liga and the Champions League.

Despite significant investment in the defensive line during the summer transfer window with the arrivals of Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella, and Ibrahima Konate, these new signings have not yet had the desired impact. The team has managed only one clean sheet, which came against Malaga. Mourinho is now focused on implementing a new strategy, which involves his central defenders pushing higher up the pitch.

This tactical shift aims to close down opposition forwards more effectively and win possession in the opponent's half. Mourinho hopes this aggressive pressing approach will also enable more potent counter-attacks, leveraging the attacking talent within the Real Madrid squad. The effectiveness of this plan is expected to become clearer following the upcoming international break.