Yes . We've played like this already in preseason . Things can go back to 433 when ronaldo and benz are back.
I'd actually start both Kovacic and Isco. Casemiro does good defensive work, but with Lucas or Asensio playing, you actually have a player who puts a lot more defensive work than Cristiano. same for Morata -> Benz.
This isn't preseason anymore. Start your best available XI on the road to get a good start against a solid team. Casemiro is the first one on the list.
This. We played very well offensively in the Trofeo, but there was quite a lack of cover for the CBs in that game. The thing is, if you go down a goal or are tied, you can always bring on an offensive player to push the issue. You can't bring on a defensive player if you're getting ripped to shreds and have the same effect. Play it safe.
James should be on the bench and be subbed in sometime in the 2nd half. Isco should start only because his impact as a sub isn't as big as James and to a certain extent he's a better fit for that midfield trio too. I'd rather see James come in for Asensio. We are way too dependent on Modric - Casemiro - Kroos for our midfield.
Playing our first game at Anoeta is huge task and that to with depleted squad is worst... Hopefully our player come back victorious .
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Zidane should play James more this season, I think lucas is much better than benzema or Morata here is my favourite Mariano Bale Lucas Isco Kroos James Marcelo Nacho Ramos Carvajal
How long till the match starts?? And if anyone can share a link it would be much appreciated. Yes I am lazy and presently having butter fingers
Literally the worst RM lineup I've ever seen. Mariano at LW when you have the likes of Asensio? Bale playing as a striker when you have Morata and Mariano? Lucas playing at RW when you have Bale? Isco and James in the middlefield ,forcing Kroos into CDM when you have Casemiro? Nacho when you have Varane? So many questions. Real Sociedad would absolutely rip through that disgusting lineup.
ZZ will most likely take the safer route and go with this Asensio - Morata - Bale Isco - Casemiro - Kroos Marcelo - Ramos - Varane - Carvajal Casilla Only way he might switch it up is by playing Danilo instead of Carvajal or playing Kovacic instead of Isco.
"Last season Real Madrid scored more headed goals than any other team in Europe`s 5 big leagues (25). Real Sociedad's team suprisingly small with only one of their expected starters over 6ft...could be an area to exploit." Expecting a header from one of Bale/Morata/Ramos/Varane.
I don't see how we line up with anything different. I expect James first off the bench as a creative spark in midfield in case we run into trouble or as an extra body in case we are cramming the middle to keep our lead. The trend that Villar must always assign us harder first matches to insure we drop early points while consistently giving barca easier starts so they can build confidence and chemistry sickens me. If they are so damn good why do they always need some form of assistance?
RM XI Official: Casilla, Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo, Casemiro, Kroos, Kovacic, Bale, Morata, Asensio— Phil Kitromilides (@PhilKitro) August 21, 2016 James & Isco on the bench.