Tbh I never really considered Mou as a solution, but I'm slowly coming around to that idea. Someone said he wouldn't be afraid to ruffle a few feathers and I think he's right. I think that's what we need right now.
About young players don`t worry too much on daily performances, because they adjust all the time and learn new things. Vini could score next game just saying with a top performance based on his raw talent. And players are far from fully educated at his age - it was his talent we saw last season with Vini, and young players need confidence and reassurance even Martin mention this - he would never join Real Sociedad if the coach and the club did not believe in him. I hope some scouts in Real Madrid that probably watch Martin to tell their coach to practice to use both legs - he need to adapt quick as possible concerning that topic. I used both legs with hours of practice when I was active as as little kid, and it`s just hours of training to start a new habit. My point with this I think too many are too hard on young talents, because their curve is usually much less stable compare to Benzema, Ramos, or Marcelo who have all been here for a life time almost. We enjoy to see instant impact on young players, but it don`t work like that all the time. It`s actually a topic with their scouts in Real Madrid and the current coach Zidane. And they should get Vini on a loan since Real Madrid fan base often demand instant impact plays, and results are so crucial to win LA liga and for the club Real Madrid.
True...Agent spoke. More of an issue if Bale himself spoke though... That's the way I was looking at it. But I hear you.
He has not had good competition some seasons ago, but hopefully Zidane give Militao a debut soon - I`m excited to see him play.
Whether or not Bale and Zidane found a way to work together, it's kind of humiliating for Zizou that the player he was clear about wanting out as soon as possible turned out to be the best scorer so far this season. Even that Benzema goal that was disallowed via VAR came from a Bale assist/header.
Beating teams like Villarreal win you the league. We should have beaten them but they comfortably came away with a draw and we struggled massively at times.
Let’s not forget about the Celta opener either. Zidane is being ridiculed on social media right now for his handling of Bale but his love for Lucas.
It was refreshing to see a LB that actually defends. We should start Mendy and Militao next game. They can’t do worse than Marcelo and Varane in defence.
Honestly I don’t think things are that bad....yet, we’ve played well in all 3 of the games we’ve played so far, individual ******** ups are the only reason we don’t have 9 points currently. Having said that unless we get new signings I hope Zidane doesn’t try to revolutionize the formation too much, we’ve looked most comfortable with our regular 4-3-3. Carvajal Ramos Militao Mendy ..............Casimero .....Modric ..............James Bale ....Benz/Jovic.......Hazard This team is solid defensively and has plenty of creativity.
I hope they use Marcelo in a wide midfield role - we need his excellent flair unless they sign the Manchester city player in David Silva for some creativity.
Teams are not afraid of real Madrid any more. We've became a doable one point at least, for any team.
This not afraid rhetoric is complete non-sense. The issue is lack of proper tactical component and poor decision making. Which is why we are dropping points like crazy.
It's terrible to lose points against Valladolid at home. A draw away at Villarreal is OK especially given Ramos put us on the backfoot with the early gift if we had made Bernabeu our fortress. Seen Barca drop points a few times at Villarreal this decade. Barca, Atletico, Valencia, Sevilla, Bilbao and Villarreal are the top 6 toughest away games for us in La Liga. Other 13 away games are easier on paper and must win. Couple of wins and draws from those 6 away games is acceptable. Issue is we have looked very vulnerable at Bernabeu compared to when we used to get close to 50 points from possible 57 few years ago. At least that guaranteed an overall point tally close to 90.
One has to wonder how much his preseason "shape" and his need to get his shit tgoether contributed to this early injury. He has to realize this isn't Chelsea. There is a higher standard and demand for Madrid.