Mourinho's changes for a Real Madrid without Vinicius

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José Mourinho appears among the latest news from Real Madrid as he prepares up to four changes in the lineup to face Sevilla this Sunday, October 18, at 9:00 p.m. in the Santiago Bernabéu. The four-match suspension of Vinicius forces the Portuguese coach to make changes in his attack, while also considering novelties in three defensive positions.

Real Madrid faces the ninth matchday of LaLiga after their 3-4 victory against Roma in the Champions League. With 18 points, they need to win to stay close to Barcelona, the league leaders, before the upcoming El Clásico next Sunday.

Vinícius was expelled for pulling an opponent's hair, confronted the referee, and pushed the LaLiga match director. A series of serious incidents that cannot go unpunished. @rfef @LaLiga @CTARFEF https://t.co/aaz05Xxa6Y

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The main modification affects Vinicius Junior, sanctioned after his expulsion against Villarreal. The Brazilian received two-match ban for his actions against Nathan Saliba and another two for protesting the referee.

His absence opens the door for Arda Güler, who is set to return to the starting lineup after his involvement in the European comeback against Roma. The Turkish player could occupy central positions or shift towards the right wing.

On the other hand, Yan Diomande emerges as a candidate to play on the left. The winger was crucial against Villarreal, scoring the winning goal, and also played for almost 80 minutes in the European match.

The defense could also undergo changes. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, and Álvaro Carreras have chances to replace Denzel Dumfries, Antonio Rüdiger, and Marc Cucurella, respectively. In this scenario, Ibrahima Konaté would maintain his position as center-back, while Thibaut Courtois would continue guarding the Madrid goal.

Vinicius misses four LaLiga matches

Vinicius's suspension poses a problem for José Mourinho that goes beyond the Sevilla game. The Brazilian will also miss the October 25 El Clásico and the subsequent league matches against Racing de Santander and Valencia CF. His return to the competition is scheduled for November 21 against Celta, provided no appeals alter the decision. Vinicius breaks his silence after the suspension is confirmed.

However, the suspension does not apply to the Champions League, where he could play against RB Leipzig on October 21. In midfield, Mourinho may continue with Aurélien Tchouaméni and Fede Valverde, despite recent criticism. Jude Bellingham would play further forward, with Kylian Mbappé as the main offensive threat.

Real Madrid welcomes back Éder Militao

The main positive news for the Portuguese coach is the return of Éder Militao to the squad after nearly six months out. The Brazilian suffered a proximal biceps femoris tendon rupture and was operated on April 28. After gradually reintegrating into training since late September, he is back in contention, although his minutes against Sevilla are not guaranteed.

Real Madrid approaches the match having won all five official home games this season, scoring 15 goals and conceding three. They will face a Sevilla side with 14 points and no away losses yet, having secured two wins and two draws.

The likely Madrid lineup would be: Courtois; Trent, Huijsen, Konaté, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Valverde; Güler, Bellingham, Diomande; and Mbappé. The final decision from José Mourinho will come with the official lineup release, in a match that will also evaluate the team's options without Vinicius ahead of the Clásico.

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