4 days ago
Real Madrid appointing Jose Mourinho as their new manager at the beginning of the summer also saw a familiar face return to the club as part of his coaching staff: Sami Khedira.
Now, it has emerged that Khedira has been given an important off-the-pitch responsibility as part of Mourinho's coaching structure, with the former midfielder acting as a bridge between the manager and the players.
According to Cadena SER, Khedira's role will be to serve as a trusted figure inside the dressing room, helping maintain communication between the squad and Mourinho while preventing minor issues from developing into bigger problems.
Khedira's appointment is about much more than tactics.
His experience as a former Real Madrid player and his successful spell under Mourinho make him well suited to understanding both the manager's demands and the players' perspective.
#mourinho #khedira #Coaching #players
Now, it has emerged that Khedira has been given an important off-the-pitch responsibility as part of Mourinho's coaching structure, with the former midfielder acting as a bridge between the manager and the players.
According to Cadena SER, Khedira's role will be to serve as a trusted figure inside the dressing room, helping maintain communication between the squad and Mourinho while preventing minor issues from developing into bigger problems.
Khedira's appointment is about much more than tactics.
His experience as a former Real Madrid player and his successful spell under Mourinho make him well suited to understanding both the manager's demands and the players' perspective.
#mourinho #khedira #Coaching #players
18 days ago
Jose Mourinho's arrival at Real Madrid brings changes to the group of professionals working around the first team, extending beyond the Portuguese coach's trusted inner circle.
Mourinho began working at Valdebebas alongside his coaching staff today. It includes his right-hand man at Benfica, Joao Tralhao, as one of the ******* istant coaches.
Meanwhile, former Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira has also joined the Portuguese tactician's staff as an ******* istant.
On top of that, Mourinho has stuck with his trusted staff of Roberto Merella (Performance ******* yst), Pedro Machado (Fitness coach), and Nuno Santos (Goalkeeping coach).
Now, as reported by MARCA, the arrivals of Pedro Machado and Nuno Santos lead to adjustments within the club's technical structure.
Mourinho began working at Valdebebas alongside his coaching staff today. It includes his right-hand man at Benfica, Joao Tralhao, as one of the ******* istant coaches.
Meanwhile, former Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira has also joined the Portuguese tactician's staff as an ******* istant.
On top of that, Mourinho has stuck with his trusted staff of Roberto Merella (Performance ******* yst), Pedro Machado (Fitness coach), and Nuno Santos (Goalkeeping coach).
Now, as reported by MARCA, the arrivals of Pedro Machado and Nuno Santos lead to adjustments within the club's technical structure.
19 days ago
Former Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira is set to join José Mourinho’s coaching staff as an ******* istant ahead of the upcoming season, club sources told Managing Madrid. The former German international was spotted in Madrid on Thursday alongside several of Mourinho’s longtime staff members.
Mourinho signed Khedira in the summer of 2010 and the German player was a crucial starter during The Special One’s three-year tenure in the Spanish capital. Khedira has no coaching experience and spent some years as a commentator after retiring as a player in 2021.
Having an ******* istant coach who knows the club has always been important for Mourinho. Former Real Madrid defender Aitor Karanka was his ******* istant during his years at Real Madrid and now Khedira will be the one taking over that role.
Mourinho signed Khedira in the summer of 2010 and the German player was a crucial starter during The Special One’s three-year tenure in the Spanish capital. Khedira has no coaching experience and spent some years as a commentator after retiring as a player in 2021.
Having an ******* istant coach who knows the club has always been important for Mourinho. Former Real Madrid defender Aitor Karanka was his ******* istant during his years at Real Madrid and now Khedira will be the one taking over that role.
1 month ago
German World Cup winner Sami Khedira is reportedly close to returning to his former club Real Madrid as an **** istant coach under José Mourinho.
According to Fabrizio Romano, an agreement is already in place for the 39-year-old former Germany international to take up a role as Mourinho's **** istant.
However, Sky Germany reports that while Khedira is keen on the move, several details still need to be negotiated, including the length of a potential contract.
Khedira, 39, retired from professional football in 2021. He represented Real Madrid between 2015 and 2021, scoring nine goals and providing 13 **** ists in 161 appearances.
At international level, he earned 77 caps for Germany, scoring seven goals.
According to Fabrizio Romano, an agreement is already in place for the 39-year-old former Germany international to take up a role as Mourinho's **** istant.
However, Sky Germany reports that while Khedira is keen on the move, several details still need to be negotiated, including the length of a potential contract.
Khedira, 39, retired from professional football in 2021. He represented Real Madrid between 2015 and 2021, scoring nine goals and providing 13 **** ists in 161 appearances.
At international level, he earned 77 caps for Germany, scoring seven goals.
1 month ago
Mattias Svanberg capped off Sweden’s comfortable win over Tunisia in his World Cup debut. Wolfsburg’s midfielder scored seconds after coming on as a substitute in a 5-1 victory for Graham Potter’s side. Holstein Kiel’s Alexander Bernhardsson also played his part until Borussia Dortmund’s Daniel Svensson replaced him in injury-time.
At the other end, Ellyes Skhiri, Rani Khedira, and Elias Saad started for Tunisia. Eintracht Frankfurt’s midfielder captained the side, while the German-born Khedira made his competitive debut. Saad’s Augsburg teammate Ismaël Gharbi played the final ten minutes for the Eagles of Carthage.
Sweden opened the scoring in the seventh minute with a memorable goal for Yasin Ayari. Brighton’s midfielder decided to play for his home country after his Tunisian father encouraged him to do so. Similar to the incident in the last World Cup when Switzerland’s Breel Embolo scored against his home country Cameroon, Ayari didn’t celebrate his stunning goal.
Graham Potter’s side doubled their lead in the half-hour mark with Alexander Isak’s first goal in a major tournament. The former Borussia Dortmund striker linked up well with Viktor Gyökeres with a perfect counterattack move.
Tunisia reduced the deficit before the break when Hertha BSC’s academy product Omar Rekik headed home Hannibal Mejbri’s delivery. Isak returned the favor to Gyökeres as Skhiri dispossessed for Sweden’s third goal in the hour mark. The former St. Pauli loanee was instrumental in their qualification with a hat-trick against Poland in the playoff final.
At the other end, Ellyes Skhiri, Rani Khedira, and Elias Saad started for Tunisia. Eintracht Frankfurt’s midfielder captained the side, while the German-born Khedira made his competitive debut. Saad’s Augsburg teammate Ismaël Gharbi played the final ten minutes for the Eagles of Carthage.
Sweden opened the scoring in the seventh minute with a memorable goal for Yasin Ayari. Brighton’s midfielder decided to play for his home country after his Tunisian father encouraged him to do so. Similar to the incident in the last World Cup when Switzerland’s Breel Embolo scored against his home country Cameroon, Ayari didn’t celebrate his stunning goal.
Graham Potter’s side doubled their lead in the half-hour mark with Alexander Isak’s first goal in a major tournament. The former Borussia Dortmund striker linked up well with Viktor Gyökeres with a perfect counterattack move.
Tunisia reduced the deficit before the break when Hertha BSC’s academy product Omar Rekik headed home Hannibal Mejbri’s delivery. Isak returned the favor to Gyökeres as Skhiri dispossessed for Sweden’s third goal in the hour mark. The former St. Pauli loanee was instrumental in their qualification with a hat-trick against Poland in the playoff final.
1 month ago
José Mourinho reportedly wants former Germany midfielder Sami Khedira in his coaching staff in his return to Real Madrid.
The Athletic portal and Spanish sports daily AS said that talks have been held about a role of ******* istant coach and that the 39-year-old Khedira was considering the matter.
Mourinho brought Khedira to Real during his first term until 2013. The 2014 World Cup winner Khedira played at the club until 2015.
Khedira, who ended his playing career in 2021, has never worked as a coach.
Former Real defender Pepe has also been linked with a coaching job under Portuguese compatriot Mourinho. But the former defender named this speculation in social media and that he has not talked about it with Mourinho.
The Athletic portal and Spanish sports daily AS said that talks have been held about a role of ******* istant coach and that the 39-year-old Khedira was considering the matter.
Mourinho brought Khedira to Real during his first term until 2013. The 2014 World Cup winner Khedira played at the club until 2015.
Khedira, who ended his playing career in 2021, has never worked as a coach.
Former Real defender Pepe has also been linked with a coaching job under Portuguese compatriot Mourinho. But the former defender named this speculation in social media and that he has not talked about it with Mourinho.
1 month ago
This summer is set to be a period of radical change at Real Madrid, especially in regards to the squad. Two players from the last season’s squad, Dani Carvajal and David Alaba, have already left the club, while the Merengues have already completed the signings of Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries. Meanwhile, reports indicate they are also very close to landing Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella.
Similarly, they have already said their goodbyes to their former coach Alvaro Arbeloa and have welcomed another former coach, Jose Mourinho, back on the bench. The new manager is set to arrive with his own set of ***** istants, but reportedly also wants another new ***** istant, preferably a former Real Madrid player, in his staff.
For this role, the former Portuguese defender Pepe had recently been linked closely with the club. However, there are some other names being considered for this role as well.
In this regard, a recent report from Diario AS claims that Mourinho wants the former German midfielder Sami Khedira for this role, and has already been in talks with him for some days now.
Although he has no coaching experience so far, the German still fits well with the requirements of this role, as he was present at the club at one of its more successful periods, and despite not being the flashiest of players, still played an important role in his team’s successes during his time at Real Madrid.
Similarly, they have already said their goodbyes to their former coach Alvaro Arbeloa and have welcomed another former coach, Jose Mourinho, back on the bench. The new manager is set to arrive with his own set of ***** istants, but reportedly also wants another new ***** istant, preferably a former Real Madrid player, in his staff.
For this role, the former Portuguese defender Pepe had recently been linked closely with the club. However, there are some other names being considered for this role as well.
In this regard, a recent report from Diario AS claims that Mourinho wants the former German midfielder Sami Khedira for this role, and has already been in talks with him for some days now.
Although he has no coaching experience so far, the German still fits well with the requirements of this role, as he was present at the club at one of its more successful periods, and despite not being the flashiest of players, still played an important role in his team’s successes during his time at Real Madrid.
1 month ago
The arrival of Jose Mourinho has coincided with Real Madrid making multiple moves in the transfer market, with Marc Cucurella being the latest subject.
But apart from signing new players, Jose Mourinho is also looking for a new ****** istant who knows the Real Madrid environment very well and can help him revive the unity in the dressing room.
In recent days, Pepe and Ricardo Carvalho have been linked with roles at Real Madrid next season. But a new contender has emerged.
According to Diario AS, Sami Khedira has emerged as the leading candidate to be the finishing touch on Mourinho’s new coaching staff at the Bernabeu.
Khedira has been working as a television ****** yst. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images for BMW)
But apart from signing new players, Jose Mourinho is also looking for a new ****** istant who knows the Real Madrid environment very well and can help him revive the unity in the dressing room.
In recent days, Pepe and Ricardo Carvalho have been linked with roles at Real Madrid next season. But a new contender has emerged.
According to Diario AS, Sami Khedira has emerged as the leading candidate to be the finishing touch on Mourinho’s new coaching staff at the Bernabeu.
Khedira has been working as a television ****** yst. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images for BMW)
