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Real Madrid boss Mourinho happy playing kids for Copa tie

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is happy to play the kids in their Copa del Rey tie with Alcoyano.

He is placing his faith in youth on Tuesday with Nacho, Alvaro Morata, Jose Rodriguez and Denis Cheryshev all included in the squad and expected to play.

"I ask people to have sensitivity and admiration towards the boys who are going to play," said the Portuguese.

"There will be four of them because of the competition's rules does not allow any more.

"Morata, Rodríguez, Nacho and Denis will be playing. I ask them to show what they think they have to show."

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