Meana: Real Madrid monitors Camavinga’s France role for Mourinho’s squad

Real Madrid is monitoring Eduardo Camavinga’s role with the French national team after the midfielder impressed during the latest international fixtures. Journalist Anton Meana reported on SER Deportivos that the Spanish club’s hierarchy views the player’s recent performances under France manager Zinedine Zidane as a potential tactical blueprint for the squad under Jose Mourinho.

Camavinga Returns to Form Under Zidane

The 23-year-old midfielder earned a recall to the French national team for the latest UEFA Nations League fixtures. During the international break, Camavinga started two matches against Belgium and received strong praise from the France coaching staff. The player had previously faced heavy criticism from supporters and analysts inside Real Madrid for his recent club performances, most notably his display against Bayern Munich in last season’s Champions League, which many observers felt contributed to the team’s elimination.

Real Madrid Evaluates Possession Strategy

Real Madrid officials have taken note of how Zidane deployed the midfielder during the international break. Meana explained on SER Deportivos that club leadership is happy with the role given to Camavinga by Zidane, whom the club views favorably. The Spanish side believes that the version of Camavinga seen with France offers greater overall value because he operates actively both with and without the ball, playing primarily as a number six rather than a deeper holding midfielder.

At the club, they are happy with the role that Zinedine Zidane, Florentino Pérez’s favourite coach, has given Camavinga with France.

Anton Meana

Midfield Creativity Questions Facing Mourinho

Mourinho has not used Camavinga frequently since the start of the new season, but that dynamic could shift following his international displays. The club’s midfield department continues to generate doubts as none of the current options have secured permanent starting berths. While players like Aurelien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde, and Bernardo Silva have all been considered for central roles, a persistent feeling remains within Real Madrid that the midfield lacks sufficient creativity and control.

It is an alternative that the club views favourably after what they have seen from Zidane’s France during this international break, with the idea that Eduardo Camavinga should have more involvement in the team’s possession.

Anton Meana

Club Return Awaits the Midfielder

Camavinga acknowledges that he has not yet lived up to his full potential in a Real Madrid shirt. Having regained confidence and match sharpness during his time with the French national team, the midfielder prepares to rejoin his club teammates ahead of the upcoming domestic fixture schedule. Whether Mourinho adapts his tactical setup to replicate Zidane's approach will be clear when club competition resumes.