Zinedine Zidane is adamant that Real Madrid are going to have a good season in 2019/20.
The Real Madrid boss, however, is not one of those. Even when they were losing matches in pre-season, Zidane tried to find hope. "We're going to be motivated, I have no doubt," he said after losing 7-3 to Atletico Madrid. "Our season is going to be good, I'm convinced." After losing to Tottenham Hotspur in Munich, Zidane took it a step further. "The Madrid fans do not need to be worried, I am always positive," he stated. "Always. I know it is complicated because we have just finished a difficult season and because things have not started well. I know that we have a great team - what we need is to win a game. We just need that."
What Zidane has decided to do it to build a wall around his team, blocking out any external pressure or criticism that has come their way. In press conferences he has regularly spoken about arrivals and departures, while he still has three players in his squad who he thought would have gone weeks ago: Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez and Mariano Diaz.
Perhaps most notably, Zidane's No.1 request is not at Real Madrid. Paul Pogba was the French coach's top target and he believes that the midfielder is the only player who could improve Los Blancos' entire ecosystem. Pogba's arrival would have been a boost to the entire squad, while Zidane's often underwhelming midfield would have been instantly improved. However, Pogba is still a Manchester United player. The transfer window is open in Spain until September 2, but it seems very unlikely that United would allow him to leave, particularly as the window is not shut in England. Unless there is a radical change, it seems that Pogba will remain at Old Trafford.
Van de Beek, yes but no
Without the addition at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, which would have made sense of the evolution rather than revolution theory that Zidane discussed towards the end of last season, the Frenchman seems set to stick with the players that led him to three consecutive Champions League triumphs.
Real Madrid have an agreement with Donny van de Beek, but the Ajax midfielder's arrival has not been sealed because Zidane is unsure of what it is exactly what his side needs, aside from the presence of Pogba in midfield.
That is not to say that Zidane doesn't think that he is a good player, but he believes that he already has alternate solutions in the middle of the park. For him, only Pogba would suffice. If September 2 comes and Pogba is still a United player, Zidane will simply stick with the current squad he has.
Zidane has exuded confidence in recent weeks, despite Real Madrid's struggles, but even he is aware that a slip-up away to Celta will plunge them into crisis. Ironically, Celta were the first team Zidane faced after returning as head coach amidst a sea of optimism. Now, the sensation going into the game is one of pessimism. Real Madrid need to pick up good results from the first match of the campaign. The first test is here and Vigo is the stage.
woznuik
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I think Zidane is the luckiest coach ever. Three CLs to his name and tbh he is not even in the league of Guardiola, Klopp or Mourinho.
Botabprs
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with the young players sure
Mimackruyz
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I don't know why I am still not convince or have a feeling that we gonna have a great season at all.
Yuebdlmptu
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kaaakpsu
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yh
Huadelmnoy
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Man United fans talk a lot
Bonademouz
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better u should be u bald ass.. or u goona b sacked
I am a fan .. I can comment on anyone
loeackpsy
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l still believe hala madrid
1997saurabhsingh
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I think there will be managerial changes
soyakmstu
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Casemiro is going to join others in making the difference. We are convinced that real Madrid going to do better this season. Gala real Madrid
cuscemnuz
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hala Madrid
Yogen55555
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I think Zidane is preparing something that we dont know for the season
SanusiAbass
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that is when you believe in yourself
fansecret
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Hala Madrid🏳️👑👑👑
❤ HALA MADRID ❤
VPS10
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real Madrid will be back and destroy all teams believe in real madrid ❤ HALA MADRID ❤
Hala Madrid🏳️👑👑👑
fansecret
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halla Madrid
❤ HALA MADRID ❤ BRO
Blaizooooooooooooo
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real Madrid will be back and destroy all teams believe in real madrid ❤ HALA MADRID ❤
halla Madrid
Bowabimos
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zizou whats happend with you. what about James ??. don't hate him.
bashfmcngu
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insha Allah
fansecret
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True❤️
❤ HALA MADRID ❤
Recabdilr
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Insha Allah by special grease of God This season will be the great season ☃ ever for Real Madrid.. HALA MADRID
Edoo87
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Edoo87
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dusaprsz
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we with you 100%ZIZOU
Nuoabeinu
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3 match .... will see ZZ stay or sack He already in red light .... if he sack ... JM I think number 1 to replace him
Nuoabeinu
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Refer to he been SACK ?
matt9glaso
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better u should be u bald ass.. or u goona b sacked
did he do something for you to call him bald ass, this doesn't have nothing to do with barca, he's a real madrid manager
hemeiopr
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real Madrid will be back and destroy all teams believe in real madrid ❤ HALA MADRID ❤
True❤️
IrWhere
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i always keep my faith to my beloved real madrid, to zizou and to all real madrid's player.. i hope this season will be the best season for real madrid and fans
Bonademouz
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better u should be u bald ass.. or u goona b sacked
迪普
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You guys are forgetting it's Real Madrid. Keep burning Real Madrid and Zidane, it won't take long before all your teams get a a** whopping!. [Comeon]😤🤨😠🤫🤫🤫😌
Blackmoore
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I believe in zidane because bad preseason can't affect your season and madrid is gonna be a hard team to beat this season. But Madrid truly need this man to accomplish their season.👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
woznuik
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Maybe make Raul the head coach of Madrid. Zidane has had his time and it's time for a new vision
woznuik
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Modric and Kroos needs to be sold. Gives James, Asensio and Isco more play time. They need to play without pressure to show what they are worth. Isco and Asensio and James cant play well under zidane cause they are under pressure and always fighting for the game time.
Johnnyohm
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The missing piece zidane can never have again
Piocimsuyz
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Zidane should consider restructuring the midfield if not he will not succed
Chelasani
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preseason wonder.. who only play just preseason.. no one will see him in the season
fansecret
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Ronaldo will show him who is the boss
fansecret
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real Madrid will be back and destroy all teams believe in real madrid ❤ HALA MADRID ❤
danieljamey
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