Arbeola replied to Mourinho.

The Portuguese coach aimed at young coaches without experience at major clubs.

“I’m surprised that the world’s best clubs are being managed by coaches with no track record.” On the other hand, when I think of Allegri at Milan, Gasperini at Roma, or Spalletti at Juventus, I’m never surprised,” said the Special One after his club Benfica’s 2-0 defeat against Juventus.

Arbeloa responded to Mourinho about his comments.

"You all know what Mou means to me. If a coach like that speaks, especially him, I listen and analyze." Let’s remember that Arbeloa is relatively new to the role of first-team coach at Real Madrid. He was the one who replaced Xabi Alonso after he was dismissed for losing to FC Barcelona.

Mourinho didn't mention him, but was it directed at Arbeloa?

Considering that Mourinho had already had a stint at Real Madrid and that at one point he was linked with the club after Xabi Alonso’s departure, the message he gave after his team’s defeat could have been directed at Real Madrid’s new coach, who struggled to find his footing for a couple of matches, in which they were knocked out of a cup, but seems to have found some peace of mind after Monaco’s 6-1 defeat.

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