Mourinho Debunks ‘Untouchable’ Myth Over Arda Guler Amid Reshuffle
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has acknowledged that midfielder Arda Guler is not entirely beyond reproach despite growing interest from Chelsea.
Speaking after a demanding contest, the former Chelsea icon presented a firm tactical appraisal upon being directly questioned about whether the Turkish midfield maestro had become indispensable to the Real Madrid starting eleven.
Mourinho stated (via Fabrizio Romano):
“No, nobody is untouchable. When I made the changes, it was precisely because we were struggling to maintain control. Arda, who occupied the number ten position, was also reducing his intensity.”
? José Mourinho when asked if Arda Güler is untouchable: “No one is untouchable”. pic.twitter.com/NYxpG7c3eS
Mourinho explains Arda Guler substitution
Mourinho’s comments arrived after he swapped Guler midway through the second half, underscoring that no player at the Santiago Bernabéu guarantees a permanent starting role irrespective of pedigree.
The Portuguese tactician stressed that interchangements will continue round‑by‑round as he guides a packed midfield featuring Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior and Brahim Diāz.
Chelsea eyeing stunning January move for Guler
Mourinho’s stance provides a welcome lift to longstanding Chelsea supporters.
Decisions at Stamford Bridge are being driven by the club’s leadership, which appears to be assembling a €100 million acquisition package for the Turkish forward ahead of the winter window.
Champions have been following Guler’s career with keen attention, noting intensified rivalry for regular fixtures within the Spanish centre‑back unit.
The Bluestars regard him as a generational prospect capable of dramatically reshaping Chelsea’s attack at home ground.
Even Arsenal, who previously chased the youngster, look unlikely to compete once Real Madrid signals openness to a dramatic counter‑offer.
With Mourinho indicating that standing alone does not guarantee spot security, Chelsea’s recruitment staff see an opportunity to test Madrid’s defensive mettle via a record‑breaking summer bid.
