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#1 Let Isco run the game
Isco is seen as the future of Real Madrid. He is magnificent when he is given the ball to play with. Julen Lopetegui's system of possession-based football could help Isco improve rapidly, and he certainly has the potential to become the best forward in the world.
Zinedine Zidane's game of counter-attacking football has not helped Isco improve as a player, because of the fact that his game solely relies on his dribbling abilities. He likes to hold the ball with him and go forward, something which is avoided by players when they counter-attack.
As has been stressed recently, Julen's system of possession football is pretty different from that of Real Madrid's, however, Isco is familiar to his tactics and game which eventually makes him the man to control the game.
Isco ran riots in every game he played for Spain under Julen, and not many know that the Real Madrid boss has been unbeaten in his time with Spain.
The new Real Madrid can turn out to be superior to Barcelona because ultimately, it is the coach's vision that plays out on the pitch; more than his signings.
One can claim that the players might take time to gel with Julen's tactics, but Real Madrid has players who can adapt to a possession game within no time. The likes of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are prime examples of players that can help Julen run his system with ease.
Also, this could surprisingly help Benzema prosper as the Frenchman, being a striker, has been more interested in creating for his teammates.
Regardless of how flawed his finishing has been, Benzema acts as a link between the players and he helps them score, instead. And this might be the sole reason why Zidane chose him over Morata or Mayoral. Benzema is a great passer of the ball and Julen might make him play as a false nine, maybe.
After the UEFA Super Cup defeat against Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid came out strong and won their opening league game against Getafe. They sure lack squad depth, but the Los Blancos' future is all about Julen's man-management abilities and his vision.
