Real Madrid manager responds after Kylian Mbappe drops Jose Mourinho hint

Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa insists that he isn't fazed after Kylian Mbappe liked an Instagram post which appeared to endorse Jose Mourinho's potential return. Arbeloa, 43, has been in charge since January but it's unknown if the Spanish giants will stick with him next season or whether he'll return to his role in their academy. Speculation that Real are planning to replace him has ramped up in recent days , having crashed out of the Champions League to Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals. Thirteen years after leaving the Bernabeu, Mourinho is increasingly being linked with a sensational return. Although he's under contract with Benfica until June 2027, the former Chelsea , Manchester United and Tottenham manager recently cast doubt over his future in Lisbon. Mbappe added fuel to the fire by liking an Instagram post suggesting that Mourinho should be a contender for the job. It highlighted the 63-year-old's win record during his three-year spell in Madrid and his impact on Cristiano Ronaldo . Asked about Mbappe's social media activity, Arbeloa brushed it off. WORLD CUP LEGENDS: The stars who lit up football's greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition today "These are things I don't even consider," the Spaniard said. "It doesn't bother me if he gives a like to Mourinho, Julia Roberts or anyone else. It has no importance." Madrid have six games left to play in La Liga and trail arch rivals Barcelona by nine points. A win on Friday away to Real Betis would put the pressure on Barca to restore their healthy lead when they visit Getafe on Saturday. Real will be hoping that the title race is at least still alive when they play Barcelona at Camp Nou on Sunday, May 10. Real won the first Clasico earlier this season before losing the second - the Spanish Super Cup final - which ultimately cost Xabi Alonso his job. Should Real Madrid appoint Jose Mourinho? Have your say in the comments section . As for Mourinho's future, he was asked on Saturday whether he could guarantee that he'll still be at Benfica next season. "I cannot say, how can I say such a thing? It doesn't just depend on me! It's obvious," Mourinho replied before flipping the question on its head. "A coach in a club structure, a coach, a player, a press director, a physiotherapist, all of us in a club structure, like you, as a journalist from A BOLA, you cannot guarantee that you will be at BOLA for the next 10 years; maybe you want to be, but you cannot guarantee it. Obviously, I cannot guarantee it." Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us - and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're cu rious, you can read our Privacy Notice .