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Real Madrid this season have had a lot of ups of downs. The Liga giants these days even struggle to bag the 3 points that were a cakewalk for this team a few months back. There are various reasons for their struggles some of which are sporting some psychological and some political.
Real Madrid are one of the biggest clubs in the world and boasts of housing one of the best players all over the world in each position. Amid all the competition for securing a berth in the starting eleven here, we take a look at players who deserve to feature more for Real Madrid C.F and may solve one or two of their problems.
#3 Marcos Llorente
Marcos Llorente has always been one of the brightest prospects since the time he's been playing for Real Madrid Castilla. Marcos Llorente after playing 2 seasons for Castilla was loaned to Alaves where his impressive performances did not go unnoticed.
After his loan spell, Marcos Llorente joined the Real Madrid squad again before the start of season 2017-18. Llorente who plays as a defensive midfielder was looked upon as Casemiro's backup.
The Spaniard's abilities were out for everyone to see in the limited opportunities he got as Casemiro was one of the most fundamental players in the squad for Zidane and Lopetegui.
But Llorente's fortunes changed when Santiago Solari took over from Lopetegui. The Argentine trusted the youngsters' capability. Solari's appointment and Casemiro's injury allowed Marcos Llorente to break into the starting eleven on a regular basis.
Marcos Llorente put in great shifts in each match he's featured so far. His press resistance is something every Madridista adores and that is something Casemiro lacks. Other than being press resistant Llorente has good passing ability, positioning, balance and reads the game quite well . He allows Kroos and Modric to move further ahead on the field freely and complements them well.
Llorente was one of the best players for Madrid at FIFA Club World Cup and definitely deserves more game time even though Casemiro is back.
#2 Isco
Isco is one of the most frustrated figures currently at the Bernabeu. Since the arrival of Santiago Solari, Isco has been on the bench for the majority of the minutes and that has got everyone confused.
Isco enjoyed great success under Zinedine Zidane as he forced Zidane to make a change in the formation that would suit him the best. Isco was one of the major reasons Zidane opted for a 4-4-2 diamond formation that would allow Isco a free role sitting just behind Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Zidane rated the Spaniard so high that he dropped the club's record signing Gareth Bale to make a place for Isco in the starting eleven. For Zidane, Isco was the one who would bring balance, creativity and hold possession.
Everyone knows what Isco brings to the team, he's easily one of the best dribblers in the squad, is press resistant and always has a trick or two down his pocket to beat defenders.
Solari not playing Isco regularly may have consequences as teams would without any hesitation spend around 100 million euros if he decides to leave. With Isco on the bench Real don't have stability, control, lack creativity and can't capitalize on small or central spaces.
#1 Vinicius Jr
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Vinicius Jr, after pulling in a string of impressive performances for Real Madrid Castilla has cemented his place in the Real Madrid squad.
Vinicius Jr has amassed most of his game time this season in the Copa Del Rey but has been impressive as well as decisive. In the competition Vinicius has contributed to 6 goals directly, scoring 2 and assisting 4.
The Brazilian starlet has already made seven appearances in the La Liga for Real Madrid and has managed to get his name on the score sheet once. He has also made two appearances in UEFA Champions League as well bagging an assist to his name.
Although Real Madrid is going through a rough patch, one of the positives has been Vinicius' dynamic display on the field. Vinicius with every passing game is improving. His decision making is getting better and he's showing growth in maturity. The Brazilian brings an element of surprise to this Madrid side who are now quite predictable.
Vinicius is a pure talent who possesses good pace, a variety of tricks, good dribbling ability, and a vision to finish.
