{"id":1966,"date":"2026-09-08T08:44:32","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T08:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/?p=1966"},"modified":"2026-09-08T08:44:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T08:44:32","slug":"versatile-real-madrid-star-refuses-to-change-plans-despite-reduced-playing-time-under-mourinho","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/?p=1966","title":{"rendered":"Versatile Real Madrid star refuses to change plans despite reduced playing time under Mourinho"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/onefootball.com\/en\/player\/brahim-diaz-193595\">Brahim Diaz<\/a> has no intention of changing his plans at <a href=\"https:\/\/onefootball.com\/en\/team\/real-madrid-26\">Real Madrid<\/a> despite his recent loss of playing time under Jos\u00e9 Mourinho, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bernabeudigital.com\/noticias\/confirman-postura-inamovible-brahim-falta-minutos-346479\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Bernabeu Digital<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>The Moroccan international began the 2026\/27 season as a <a href=\"https:\/\/madriduniversal.com\/real-madrid-versatile-attacker-makes-strong-case-for-key-role-under-mourinho\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">trusted member of Mourinho\u2019s plans<\/a> and was handed regular starts during the pre-season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"HorizontalSeparator_separator__zeIS5\"\/>\n<hr class=\"HorizontalSeparator_separator__zeIS5\"\/>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>His position has since become less secure, with fierce competition for places in Real Madrid\u2019s attacking positions pushing him further down the pecking order.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>However, that change has not altered Brahim\u2019s thinking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>The 27-year-old, who has played just two <a href=\"https:\/\/onefootball.com\/en\/competition\/laliga-10\/fixtures\">La Liga<\/a> matches, clocking a mere 77 minutes, <a href=\"https:\/\/madriduniversal.com\/versatile-real-madrid-star-has-no-intention-of-leaving-as-mourinho-maintains-complete-trust-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">chose to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu<\/a> during the summer despite understanding that establishing himself as an undisputed starter would be difficult.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>His decision was based on a desire to compete for his place rather than seek a new club where regular minutes might have been easier to find.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ImageWithSets_of-image__wSWcT\" style=\"--padding-bottom-mobile:66.66666666666666%;--padding-bottom-tablet-portrait:66.66666666666666%;--padding-bottom-tablet-landscape:66.66666666666666%;--padding-bottom-desktop:66.66666666666666%\"><picture class=\"ImageWithSets_of-image__picture__7Bplo\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px) and (prefers-color-scheme: dark)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-service.onefootball.com\/transform?w=840&amp;h=560&amp;dpr=2&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fmadriduniversal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Freal-madrid-v-real-sociedad-laliga-ea-sports-2026-27-25-2048x1365.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px) and (prefers-color-scheme: light)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-service.onefootball.com\/transform?w=840&amp;h=560&amp;dpr=2&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fmadriduniversal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Freal-madrid-v-real-sociedad-laliga-ea-sports-2026-27-25-2048x1365.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px) and (prefers-color-scheme: dark)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-service.onefootball.com\/transform?w=620&amp;h=413&amp;dpr=2&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fmadriduniversal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Freal-madrid-v-real-sociedad-laliga-ea-sports-2026-27-25-2048x1365.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px) and (prefers-color-scheme: light)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-service.onefootball.com\/transform?w=620&amp;h=413&amp;dpr=2&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fmadriduniversal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Freal-madrid-v-real-sociedad-laliga-ea-sports-2026-27-25-2048x1365.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) and (prefers-color-scheme: dark)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-service.onefootball.com\/transform?w=336&amp;h=224&amp;dpr=2&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fmadriduniversal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Freal-madrid-v-real-sociedad-laliga-ea-sports-2026-27-25-2048x1365.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) and (prefers-color-scheme: light)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-service.onefootball.com\/transform?w=336&amp;h=224&amp;dpr=2&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fmadriduniversal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Freal-madrid-v-real-sociedad-laliga-ea-sports-2026-27-25-2048x1365.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px) and (prefers-color-scheme: dark)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-service.onefootball.com\/transform?w=280&amp;h=187&amp;dpr=2&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fmadriduniversal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Freal-madrid-v-real-sociedad-laliga-ea-sports-2026-27-25-2048x1365.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px) and (prefers-color-scheme: light)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-service.onefootball.com\/transform?w=280&amp;h=187&amp;dpr=2&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fmadriduniversal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Freal-madrid-v-real-sociedad-laliga-ea-sports-2026-27-25-2048x1365.jpg\"\/><img alt=\"Article image:Versatile Real Madrid star refuses to change plans despite reduced playing time under Mourinho\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"186.66666666666666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/image-service.onefootball.com\/transform?w=280&amp;h=187&amp;dpr=2&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fmadriduniversal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Freal-madrid-v-real-sociedad-laliga-ea-sports-2026-27-25-2048x1365.jpg\" width=\"280\" class=\"ImageWithSets_of-image__img__0dUWu ImageWrapper_media-container__image__4Rgpy\" importance=\"low\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>Brahim Diaz has so far played just two games under Jose Mourinho. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>Interestingly, that stance remains unchanged.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3>Brahim determined to fight for his place<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>Brahim\u2019s situation has developed considerably since the beginning of the season.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>Mourinho initially showed considerable faith in the attacking midfielder, giving him opportunities from the start and making him part of the team\u2019s plans.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>As the competitive campaign started, competition in the attacking positions has increased his difficulty in maintaining a starting role.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>The loss of minutes could easily have prompted Brahim to reconsider his future, particularly after he opted to stay during the summer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ImageWithSets_of-image__wSWcT\" style=\"--padding-bottom-mobile:66.66666666666666%;--padding-bottom-tablet-portrait:66.66666666666666%;--padding-bottom-tablet-landscape:66.66666666666666%;--padding-bottom-desktop:66.66666666666666%\"><picture class=\"ImageWithSets_of-image__picture__7Bplo\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px) and (prefers-color-scheme: dark)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-service.onefootball.com\/transform?w=840&amp;h=560&amp;dpr=2&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fmadriduniversal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Freal-madrid-v-malaga-cf-laliga-ea-sports-2026-27-21-2048x1421.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px) and (prefers-color-scheme: light)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-service.onefootball.com\/transform?w=840&amp;h=560&amp;dpr=2&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fmadriduniversal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Freal-madrid-v-malaga-cf-laliga-ea-sports-2026-27-21-2048x1421.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px) and (prefers-color-scheme: dark)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-service.onefootball.com\/transform?w=620&amp;h=413&amp;dpr=2&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fmadriduniversal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Freal-madrid-v-malaga-cf-laliga-ea-sports-2026-27-21-2048x1421.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px) and (prefers-color-scheme: light)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-service.onefootball.com\/transform?w=620&amp;h=413&amp;dpr=2&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fmadriduniversal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Freal-madrid-v-malaga-cf-laliga-ea-sports-2026-27-21-2048x1421.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) and (prefers-color-scheme: dark)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-service.onefootball.com\/transform?w=336&amp;h=224&amp;dpr=2&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fmadriduniversal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Freal-madrid-v-malaga-cf-laliga-ea-sports-2026-27-21-2048x1421.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) and (prefers-color-scheme: light)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-service.onefootball.com\/transform?w=336&amp;h=224&amp;dpr=2&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fmadriduniversal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Freal-madrid-v-malaga-cf-laliga-ea-sports-2026-27-21-2048x1421.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px) and (prefers-color-scheme: dark)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-service.onefootball.com\/transform?w=280&amp;h=187&amp;dpr=2&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fmadriduniversal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Freal-madrid-v-malaga-cf-laliga-ea-sports-2026-27-21-2048x1421.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px) and (prefers-color-scheme: light)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/image-service.onefootball.com\/transform?w=280&amp;h=187&amp;dpr=2&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fmadriduniversal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Freal-madrid-v-malaga-cf-laliga-ea-sports-2026-27-21-2048x1421.jpg\"\/><img alt=\"Article image:Versatile Real Madrid star refuses to change plans despite reduced playing time under Mourinho\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"186.66666666666666\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/image-service.onefootball.com\/transform?w=280&amp;h=187&amp;dpr=2&amp;image=https%3A%2F%2Fmadriduniversal.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F09%2Freal-madrid-v-malaga-cf-laliga-ea-sports-2026-27-21-2048x1421.jpg\" width=\"280\" class=\"ImageWithSets_of-image__img__0dUWu ImageWrapper_media-container__image__4Rgpy\" importance=\"low\"\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>Brahim Diaz wants to prove his worth at Real Madrid. (Photo by Denis Doyle\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>Instead, the report claims the player remains committed to Real Madrid and intends to fight for opportunities whenever they arrive.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>His objective is to earn Mourinho\u2019s confidence again and demonstrate that he deserves a more prominent role.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h3>Mourinho\u2019s trust is now key<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>The biggest challenge for Brahim is rebuilding his relationship with Mourinho on the pitch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>The manager\u2019s early confidence gave the forward momentum at the beginning of the campaign, but his subsequent reduction in minutes means he now has to convince Mourinho that he can once again become an important part of the starting XI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ArticleParagraph_articleParagraph__k_2M8\">\n<p>Brahim is aware of the competition around him and does not appear to expect an immediate change in his circumstances. 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