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‘If he has to play as a goalkeeper, he’ll do it’ - Jose Mourinho hails Real Madrid captain Fede Valverde as football’s ultimate utility man

‘If he has to play as a goalkeeper, he’ll do it’ - Jose Mourinho hails Real Madrid captain Fede Valverde as football’s ultimate utility man
World Sports · 08:28:25 - Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Jose Mourinho has described Real Madrid captain Fede Valverde as football's ultimate utility player, stating that the Uruguayan would even play in goal if required. The Portuguese manager's comments came ahead of Real Madrid's LaLiga EA Sports 2026-27 match against Valencia CF on November 8, 2026.

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