4 qualities Antonio Conte can bring to Real Madrid

#2. Hard running

Conte makes his player work hard

One of the defining features of Zinedine Zidane’s Madrid was that they worked incredibly hard, especially in the games that mattered. For what his side may have lacked in control and organisation, they made up for with hard running and battling spirit.

There were several games where they struggled, yet came out on the winning side thanks to a late goal.

Lopetegui’s Madrid have lacked these qualities. For whatever reason, the Spaniard has been unable to cajole his players into doing the hard yards.

It started out promisingly enough, with the players buying into a high-pressing style. That, though, vanished after a few games. It was as if the side became complacent.

Conte may have more success with these players. He gained a reputation for pushing his players incredibly hard during pre-season training so that they’d have the fitness to work hard in every game.

If he can get the Madrid players onside, we could see an increase in work rate.