GOAL reported that Real Madrid's hierarchy are disappointed with Jose Mourinho over how the season has gone so far, and that Florentino Perez has Didier Deschamps in mind as a possible successor. The situation comes with a Champions League game against RB Leipzig before an away Clasico against Barcelona.
Hierarchy disappointment
GOAL said Jorge C. Picon and Sergio Valentin reported that Real Madrid's hierarchy are disappointed by how the season has gone so far.
Perez's planning
GOAL said Perez is already preparing behind the scenes for a possible separation from Mourinho, according to Valentin. GOAL also said the club president has told those closest to him that he has a specific successor in mind for the coaching job: Didier Deschamps.
Schedule and league position
A Champions League match against RB Leipzig comes before an away Clasico against Barcelona. Real Madrid are seven points behind Barcelona after nine league games.
Mourinho's results
GOAL said Mourinho has won nine of his 11 competitive matches since returning to Madrid.