Can Zidane keep faith in the current Real Madrid squad?
Zinedine Zidane could keep faith in current Real Madrid squad following youngsters’s impressive display in the pre-season, according to Marca.
Real Madrid are seeking a loan options for their academy players to gain first team experience elsewhere, but should Los Blancos unable to sign new players, Zidane would like to retain the services of youngsters.
“Summer training has given Real Madrid youngsters a chance to get a foothold in the first team but the reality is there is no place for them in Zinedine Zidane’s starting XI.
Can Zidane keep faith in the current Real Madrid squad?
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“Mariano Diaz Mejia – whose wonder strike in the 3-2 win over Chelsea on Saturday will possibly help attract potential suitors – Marcos Llorente and Martin Odegaard will be looking for a team where they can improve their skills to convert into La Liga players.
“The hope is that this will give them a return ticket to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, just like Lucas Vazquez a year ago.
“The three aforementioned players want to stay and have repeatedly said this while working with the coach this summer, and the technical team have confidence in them but they know they will not get much playing time if they remain.
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“It’s the Frenchman himself who believes it’s imperative that the trio, who are among 11 home-grown players who travelled to the USA and Canada, carry on with their education and get valuable minutes playing competitive football.”
Meanwhile, Andre Gomes has reveled that he choose Barca over Real Madrid for personal reasons.
My decision [to join Barca] was personal. I left my father, who is a Cule, a little in the dark so he wouldn’t get anxious,” he told TV3.
“He was here around 18-20 years ago and already knew a little bit about the city and the stadium.
“He has feelings for the club, so of course my parents played a role in my decision.
“When I was little, there was one person who I loved very much – Ronaldo, ‘O Fenomeno’, from when he was at Barcelona and then Inter.