Match ReportFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 2 Aug 2026
Mourinho calls Kean 'a monster' after Real Madrid draw
Real Madrid's young defenders couldn't handle Fiorentina's Moise Kean in a pre-season thriller.
M. Kean
player
Competition
Pre-season friendly
Score
2-2
Scorers
Kean (one for Fiorentina)
Venue
Not specified
What happened. Real Madrid drew 2-2 with Fiorentina in a pre-season friendly, with Kean scoring for the Viola after they came from two goals down.
- Mourinho praised Kean's physicality, saying his young defenders weren't ready for him.
- Mourinho saw 'three faces' from Madrid: fresh, tired, and super tired.
- Dumfries and Endrick played over 70 minutes despite only three days of training.
“Playing inside the box with two kids like Joan and Mario, who had a great game, but physically they’re not yet at the level to face a monster like Kean.”
— José Mourinho
Kean continues to attract transfer interest, with Como among the clubs monitoring him.
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José Mourinho
Real Madrid
Fiorentina
