Jose Mourinho has thrown his weight behind Vinicius Junior, praising the Real Madrid star's loyalty and resilience while admitting he might have walked away from the club if he had faced the same treatment.The Portuguese coach was speaking ahead of Sunday's clash with Sevilla, but it was Vinicius who provided the most compelling talking point, with the controversy surrounding the Brazilian showing little sign of dying down.##LINKED_NEWS_69906##Mourinho, however, sees a player who continues to smile despite the pressure – and whose commitment to Real Madrid and their supporters deserves respect."He is a fantastic guy and easy to work with. I spend a few minutes with him every day. I value him enormously, above all because he always finds a way to come out of everything that happens to him with a smile on his face."If I were in his position, I probably wouldn't be here today. I would have forced my exit to a country where I would be respected more. But he stayed because of the loyalty he feels towards Real Madrid and their fans. He believes things can improve, and he still has a smile on his face."22.00: (1.25) Real Madrid (6.50) Sevilla (10.0)Mourinho's comments came after a dramatic Champions League night in Rome earlier this week. Real Madrid were trailing Roma 3-1 before scoring three times in the final ten minutes to snatch a remarkable victory, a comeback that left their coach pleased with the team's character.The demanding schedule means changes are expected for the Sevilla encounter, although Mou insists he has enough quality in reserve to keep his side competitive."The players are tired now, but they won't be tired for the match. Besides, we have very good options if I decide to make changes and freshen up the team. Sevilla are a great side who have fought until the end even in matches they have lost. Luis Garcia is doing an excellent job there. It will be a difficult game, but we want to win."##EDITORS_CHOICE##The coach was also asked about Real Madrid's plans for the January transfer window. For now, he insists he is happy with the squad at his disposal and has no intention of pushing for new arrivals."I'm not looking for reinforcements. I'm not asking for anything. I'm happy with the players we have. It is normal to expect footballers to improve, both individually and as a team, especially when we can work in peace. A coach’s job is to develop players."I like to work with smaller squads, so for someone to arrive, someone has to leave. If the sporting director has a particular player in mind, we are here to discuss it. But it won't happen on my initiative."LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 9FridayLa Coruna – Levante 1-1 (0-0)/Nsongo 63 – Requena 82/SaturdayEspanyol – Atletico Madrid IN PROGRESS17.15: (1.47) Villareal (4.40) Elche (6.75)19.30: (6.00) Betis (5.40) Barcelona (1.45)22.00: (3.20) Valencia (3.30) Ath.Bilbao (2.30)Sunday15.00: (2.10) Osasuna (3.50) Santander (3.40)17.15: (2.10) Celta (3.35) Alaves (3.60)19.30: (3.35) Malaga (3.45) Sociedad (2.15)22.00: (1.25) Real Madrid (6.50) Sevilla (10.0)Monday22.00: (2.90) Getafe (2.95) Rayo Vallecano (2.70)***odds are subject to change***##SOFASCORE_<iframe id="sofa-standings-embed-36-97268" src="https://widgets.sofascore.com/embed/tournament/36/season/97268/standings?widgetTitle=LaLiga&showCompetitionLogo=true&widgetTheme=light" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" style="width:100%!important; height:1123px!important;max-width:768px!important;"></iframe><div style="font-size:12px;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;text-align:left"> Standings provided by <a target="_blank" href="https://sofascore.com/">Sofascore</a> </div>##
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