José Mourinho has stated that the team's interests come first regarding Vinícius Júnior's return, indicating the player will be managed carefully upon his comeback. The comments were reported by OneFootball on November 6, 2026.
Mourinho, speaking about the Real Madrid forward, said: "Vinicius? The team comes first, we'll manage him when he's back." The remark suggests Vinícius may be sidelined due to injury or other reasons, though no specific details were provided.
