THE FUSE

Valverde spoke candidly about the atmosphere within the dressing room since Mourinho's arrival, noting that the manager's reputation for being difficult is balanced by a surprisingly personal touch. The midfielder revealed that he has been impressed by how the veteran coach has integrated himself back into the club’s culture. "I didn't expect Mourinho to be like this, in the few days I've spent with him. Very approachable. In the end, he's someone who's there with his personality," Valverde said.