Former Real Madrid player Guti discussed the team's current situation on Spanish TV program "El Chiringuito de Jugones", sharing his thoughts on Mourinho's coaching style and Mbappé's performance.

Guti: It's still uncertain; there are many uncertainties at Real Madrid right now. I think it's been like that all year, right? There have been many questions all year long, but you still have to have faith, you have to have faith. I think the club has invested heavily in several players. I think they made good signings and brought in an excellent coach, but not everything can be achieved in a month.

The problems Real Madrid faced over the last two years are still present. This means that the team and coach need a stable environment to work calmly, to do their daily work diligently, and then achieve results. I think everyone is anxious, everyone wants the team to do things right from the start, for everything to go well from the beginning, right? The fans are too impatient, and that emotion is also transmitted to the team. Both the club and the fans have this anxiety, and that anxiety is passed on to the players on the pitch, making it harder for them to adapt. This applies not only to players already on the team, but also to the newcomers. It's hard to join a club that's so anxious, a club that wants to win the league in October. After all, leagues aren't won in October.

Speaking of Mbappé, Mourinho has always been very protective with Mbappé and Vinicius. Can you understand the doubts from the outside world about the two?

Guti: No, I see Mourinho calmer than before, right? Reporter: Can you clearly feel that many years have passed from the old Mourinho to the current one? I think...

Which period of Mourinho do you prefer then?

Guti: In some aspects, I prefer the old Mourinho; in others, I prefer the current one. I think the current Mourinho is trying to use everything he knows to help this team. He came with a very clear tactical idea, but now it's gone, it's gone. Because recently, he adjusted Valverde's position, having him play as a fullback. I don't think the old Mourinho would have ever done that.

He wouldn't?

Guti: No, no. No, no. I don't think he would have done that. I think he's very protective with the players now, which is what I like least about him at the moment.

So you think his relationship with the players is too close?

Guti: Yes, too much so. When it's time to reprimand them... I prefer the old Mourinho. He wouldn't just criticize opponents and referees, but also his own players.

Why do some players need reprimanding now?

Guti: Because I think it's really necessary, it's obvious. After the match against Atlético Madrid, I think he really could have said something.

Did Mbappé disappoint you?

Guti: Not at all. I believe Mbappé is one of the best players in the world. Mbappé has never disappointed me.

Does Mbappé understand what Real Madrid means?

That's another question. I don't know about that, because everyone lives their private life as they wish.

Not private life, I'm talking about his commitment to the club.

On the pitch, I think he's one of the best players in the world.

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