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Two Defeats Already: Why Florentino Pérez Is Panicking About Mourinho’s Midfield and Defense for 2027

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Two defeats into their new season, and the brass at Real Madrid are already hitting the panic button for the 2027/28 campaign, making it abundantly clear they are not thrilled with what new head coach José Mourinho has at his disposal. This isn’t some far-off whisper, it’s a full-on declaration that the club’s power players are dissatisfied with the current options on the field.

Early Season Woes Raise Alarms

Even after a busy summer bringing in names like Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella, and Yan Diomandé to an already stacked squad, the early weeks of the season have delivered a harsh reality check. Those two losses are ringing alarm bells, and Florentino Pérez and the crew are reportedly pointing fingers right at the current roster. They are openly stating there’s a serious lack of suitable personnel to meet their championship standards. It’s a tough look when you just splashed cash, but the results are already forcing hands.

The Big Fix: Midfield and Defense in 2027

So, what’s the plan? Per a report from Fichajes, citing the always plugged-in transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid has two absolute, clear-cut targets for the summer of 2027: a major reinforcement in the midfield and shoring up the center of defense. This isn’t just about tinkering; it’s a full-on mission to fix foundational issues that Pérez and his squad believe are holding them back right now.

It’s a bold move to be planning so far ahead, especially when the current season has barely kicked off. But for Real Madrid, with new coach Mourinho trying to find his footing, it seems the dissatisfaction runs deep enough that they’re not waiting around to make big changes for their future.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.

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