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Ex-Real Madrid GM Valdano: Mourinho wanted to show power with Casillas axe

Former Real Madrid GM Jorge Valdano feels Jose Mourinho was flexing his power when axing Iker Casillas for defeat to Malaga.

Mourinho shocked fans with the decision.

But Valdano says: "The management of the squad by Mourinho takes a particular form. This (decision) doubles the bet and shows his power."

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