Defeats to Cadiz and Shakhtar Donetsk haven't threatened Zinedine Zidane's job security at Real Madrid, but his position is certainly more difficult as a result, yet Ruben de la Red feels that if Raul has to take charge of first team affairs in the Spanish capital, he would be more than qualified to do so.
As the current coach of Castilla, Raul has impressed with his tactical organisation and the fact he was able to guide the team to their first ever success in the Youth Champions League.
Real Madrid's fortunes could get even worse with a defeat in Saturday's Clasico, and then there could be perhaps questions asked about the French coach's future.
"The feeling I get is that if Raul has to coach Real Madrid in the future, he is qualified to do so and succeed," De la Red explained in an interview conducted at the Nacex Challenge tennis tournament.
"We will have to analyse why this situation has happened, Zidane will surely be aware of it and will attempt to solve it.
"I was surprised by the defeats because the team had been good at the start of the season, but with COVID-19 and the conditions that surround it, we need to adapt."
Having played in the Clasico during his own playing career, unfairly cut-short by a heart problem, De la Red believes the intensity of the match can't possibly be the same in an empty stadium.
"It won't be the same environment and atmosphere as when you enter the pitch and the stands are full with spectators," De la Red added.
"The team who is better prepared mentally will be the one with the best chance to take all three points."
real_ultras
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Ridiculous. With these players Zidane has achieved what no other coach can. Instead of focusing on manager, we need to focus on players and get new ones, especially forward and defence.
linablouz
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We still love zidane. Remember when he helped us set the record. Let’s give him time and make new signings thus all
IkramNichari
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he is made youth league and laliga santander these two different leagues you can't compare junior league with big league so you just shut up and go to hell with these stupid news
otieno91
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zidane won laliga and lost 2games and you still disrespect him😬😬 no wonde CR7 left madrid
Narayan27
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Zidane after hearing this
Pooapstuz
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because zizu is not spanish
kenyannerd
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Zidane nightmare continues