Mourinho Praises Arda Güler, Compares Him to Modrić
Short overview
José Mourinho praised Arda Güler as a top player and predicted his career path will mirror Luka Modrić's, eventually transitioning from an attacking role to a deeper midfield position.
José Mourinho has expressed his admiration for Arda Güler, calling the young talent a "top player." The Portuguese coach also drew a comparison to Luka Modrić, suggesting Güler's development could follow a similar trajectory.
"I love Arda Güler! He's a top player," Mourinho said. "I believe with him it's going to be like Luka Modrić… in the end he will end up as a number 8 and then as a 6."
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