Zidane's biggest selection headache of the season

Matt Morley 7 years ago 2.2k
Zidane's mind will already have wandered to next week's Champions League game. EFE

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane faces his biggest selection headache of the season when Real Sociedad come to town on Saturday, with the Frenchman having to find the ideal position in between resting players for the Champions League and avoiding another damaging La Liga defeat.

Zidane faces a difficult decision. The Real boss must decide whether to rotate his squad for the visit of the Basque side on Saturday, in the knowledge that Real face a tough Champions Legaue last-16 clash with PSG next Wednesday or to attempt to ensure the three points and avoid another league disappointment.

'Zizou' will almost certainly rest Nacho, with the utility man set to be deployed on the right of defence against the Parisians, with the task of shackling Neymar. awaiting him on Wednesday night.

Captain Sergio Ramos has only just returned from injury, whilst Raphael Varane often needs to be handled with care. Left-back Marcelo is a shoe-in for the left-back spot against the Parisians, with Theo Hernandez patiently awaiting a chance to impress.

But it is not only in defence that Zidane has decisions to make, with the selection dilemma extending into midfield. The usual suspects of Toni Kroos, Casemiro and Luka Modric could be given a break, with chances handed to the likes of Dani Ceballos, Isco and Marco Asensio.

Finally, with the 'BBC' likely to be reserved for Europe, Lucas Vazquez and Borja Mayoral could feature in a much-changed Real side.

Zidane is certainly face with a tricky judgement call as he looks to ensure three vital league points as well as safe passage to the next round of Europe's premier club competition.

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