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#3 Isco reliance
The moment Julen Lopetegui was announced to be the new manager of Real Madrid, it became evident that Isco would play a prime role under him at the Bernabeu. This was a safe assumption to make because, after all, the former Malaga man was the key player in Lopetegui’s system for Spain.
And the exact same happened at Real Madrid. Isco, at his best, is a joy to behold. He not only controls the midfield by connecting the dots, but he is also the link between the midfield and the attack and plays a crucial role in the final third.
While this might be a good thing, it also makes Real Madrid vulnerable since Isco’s absence gives them a major blow. There is no-one that can do the job that he does in Lopetegui’s system and the fact that Madrid haven’t been able to score a single goal since his appendicitis is a testament to the claim.
Three losses, no goals, no wins and five conceded since Isco’s absence. That’s all.
