Florentino Pérez, candidate for re-election at Real Madrid, has thrown down the electoral gauntlet. If he wins the elections on June 8, his plan involves bringing back José Mourinho as coach and reinforcing the defense with French center-back Ibrahima Konaté from Liverpool. A duo that promises tactical intensity and solidity at the back for a project seeking to reset the club's direction.
AI applied to scouting: the Konaté case 🤖
Konaté's signing is not a whim. The French center-back stands out for his speed in long runs and his anticipation ability, data that Liverpool's advanced analysis systems have optimized using neural networks. His duel win rate exceeds 72%, and his heat map reveals wide defensive coverage that fits with Mourinho's high pressing. A profile that, in big data terms, solves Madrid's structural deficiencies.
Mourinho, Konaté, and the return of the bus 🚌
Mourinho returning with Konaté in tow sounds like a 2010 déjà vu. The white-clad fans already dream of the bus parked at the Camp Nou and the legendary 0-5 in the first leg of the Super Cup. The fun part will be seeing Konaté playing the role of Pepe and Mourinho arguing with the fourth official while Florentino smiles from the box. Of course, they shouldn't forget to bring a psychologist for those still having nightmares about the high defensive line.