Real Madrid lives restless hours. While the departure of Carlo Ancelotti at the end of the season to take the reins of the Brazilian selection is now acted, a shattering statement has just shaken the foundations of the White House. An emblematic player, who knew everything and won everything in the Merengue jersey, would have taken advantage of this transition period to distribute his good points. And surprise, it is not the Italian coach, however successful of success, who would collect all his laurels. No, another legend of the Madrid bench, a certain Zinedine Zidane, would be designated as the one who best understood the essence of the game and the players in Real. A position which, in the current context, could be interpreted as a tackle barely disguised towards the coach on the departure. Who dares to throw a pavement in the pond?
“Zidane, it was with him that we saw my best version”
The voice that is expressed with so much frankness is none other thanIsco Alarcón. In an interview with the monthly “So Foot”, the former magician of Real Madrid, today in Betis Seville, has not been praised on Zinedine Zidane. When asked which coach best understood at Real, his answer is unequivocal: “” Zizou, because it was with him that we saw the best version of Isco. And then, it is the only one that has a little suitable for its system to enhance my qualities. It was with his 4-3-1-2 that I experienced my best moments at the club. »»
A strong declaration which underlines the tactical and human impact of French on the development of the Spanish midfielder, which shone under his orders, winning in particular several champions leagues.
Isco played under Ancelotti and Zidane… His choice fell on French.
If Zidane marked his visit to Real, Isco does not forget another crucial technician in his trajectory: Manuel Pellegrini. “Is this the most important coach in your career?” »» Asked so foot. Answer :
“” Clearly!“” . From his shattering beginnings in Malaga where Pellegrini revealed him (“I had no experience but he immediately counted on me”), until their fruitful reunion in Betis (“I am very happy that our paths have again met”), the Chilean has always managed to get the best of the talented Andalusian. Isco also praises its ability to manage the intense pressure of Betis, calling it as'»Balancingist» And
of “Perfect coach”.
Real Madrid: the stab in Ancelotti
Despite an absence in Spanish selection since 2019, Isco, at 30 years old and brilliant with Betis, did not draw a line on the Roja. He admits: “” I will not deny it: in my head I always told myself that my story with the selection was not over.“” Learning that coach Luis de la Fuente would have him “In his little papers”, He says: “Today I let myself be guided by my dreams. Every day that rises is an opportunity given to reach them. »» A clear message, a real outstretched hand to the coach.
With its high -flying performance in Betis and this ambition declaration, Isco seems determined to reconquer a place in selection. Unlike Zidane and Pellegrini, whom he obviously knew how to seduce by his talent, he still has to convince Luis de la Fuente that his magic can still operate at the highest international level. The message has passed, it remains to be seen if the coach will be sensitive to this foot call and the rebirth of a player who has proven that he could be shaped and sublimated by the major coaches.
