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There are few Avengers in the soccer universe and certainly, the great Zinedine Zidane is one. The bald-headed genius has been Real Madrid’s ‘Vision’ both as a player and as a coach in the past two decades.
From being the Grand Galactico a decade and a half prior, the Ferguson of Castilla, and finally to becoming the Champions League Barron with the senior team, he had it all and gave it all to Madrid.
Unsurprisingly, without a doubt, his sudden exile from Madrid combined with the transfer of one of the greatest football sorcerers on the pitch has caused a madness that the Los Blancos are still recovering from. Needless to say, that is a big blow for even a club tipped as the ‘greatest ever’ in football history.
Perez’s poach of the then Spanish star coach, Julen Lopetegui just moments before the World Cup seemed to light up the global Madrid fan family.
However, within weeks of Julen’s regime, Perez could finally fathom that Spain’s axe of Lopetegui just hours after his official announcement as the next manager wasn’t the only mind-boggling controversy he has to manage that year.
In his restlessness to procrastinate Madrid’s muscle before the media world, he had perhaps taken a more haste step than a judged one. Within a matter of months, Lopetugui’s ‘Moyes’-ian tenure at Madrid died a painful death with Santiago Solari, the then Castilla coach appointed as the interim manager.
It still isn’t a Madrid honeymoon though. Four back to back victories, a hefty three-year contract, and big winter transfer rumours hence, Solari’s art of play had been more of a leaky cauldron than the elixir potion that Madrid desperately needs since the advent of June 2018.
Consequently, without an iota of doubt, thought clouds should be looming on Real Board’s heavens to hunt for a much capable manager who could be their ‘Doctor Strange’!
Here’s a compilation of some of the managers who we think should tickle Perez and his colleague’s tensed skulls in the coming few months:
#5 Roberto Martinez
The mind behind Belgium's fairytale outing at the World Cup has emerged as a frontrunner for the most coveted job in club football coaching. The flawless and fearless attacking style of play implemented by Roberto during the World Cup is bound to compliment Real's aura.
Roberto's impressive attacking style of play yielded fair dividend during his spell at Swansea, which laid the foundations on which Brendan Rodgers led the side to the Premier League. Roberto's Wigan side which won the FA Cup displays his love for attacking finesse.
Martinez is not a big name though and this can be a blessing in disguise. With little pressure, he can do wonders. Calm, far-sighted, and fearless, Martinez ticks all the boxes and the Los Blancos side can surely reach great highs with his service.
Furthermore, Martinez belongs to Spain and will have no difficulties blending with the prevalent Spanish culture. All these make Roberto Martinez, the silver lining for Real Madrid.
#4 Joachim Low
The mastermind behind Germany's world dominance might be the ideal man to make life easy for Real fans. The 58-year-old German still remains one of the biggest coaches in the modern era. Low is a tactical genius.
A specialist such as Low can bring out the best from young talents in the ranks such as Marco Asensio, Raphael Varane, and Vinicius Junior. With his not so impressive outing with his National side in the recent past, Low may take the Spanish escape route and make Real Madrid great again.
After winning everything that is possible with the National side, Low might be eyeing the most prestigious trophy in club football. Only time will say, but the concept of Low leading another troupe of white shirts to club victory will send shivers down the spine of any neutral football-lover.
A big name like Low will also satisfy the fans who are craving for a high-profile manager to take care of the proceedings.
#3 Arsene Wenger
With 7 FA cups, 3 Premier Leagues, and of course the Golden Premier League trophy (for the invincible season), he is undoubtedly the greatest Frenchman to embrace the Premier League. After years of success with the London side, Wenger's love affair with Arsenal finally ended last year.
Wenger's brilliant attacking displays with Arsenal will never be forgotten. Very few managers in the world can match Wenger's resume and this veteran seems to be the ideal man to permanently bid adieu to Real Madrid's woes.
Coaching a club as big and ambitious as Real Madrid is the most demanding job in the coaching world. The ex-Gunner boss has enough in his arsenal to tactfully deal with this unparallel pressure.
After a lengthy break, Arsene should be fresh enough to handle fresher challenges and what better than managing Real Madrid? This is a perfect opportunity for Mr Wenger to end his remarkable career on a high.
#2 Jose Mourinho
“I think the best place to work in football is England” - Jose Mourinho. The Special One might re-consider this statement after a bitter second spell with Chelsea and a not so impressive outing with Manchester United.
However, the Portuguese maestro who won 2 UEFA Manager of the Year and 1 FIFA World Coach of the Year has carried spotlight wherever he went. His jaw-dropping success with Porto, Inter, and Chelsea has been the finest examples of football coaching in the European club level.
The Portuguese considered as one of the modern greats, would not fall prey to the unmatched pressure as he has valuable experience of managing Real before. Mourinho will bring a boatload of experience and discipline to the club.
The Portuguese will also bolster Real’s chances of securing long-term target Eden Hazard. The deadly combination of Hazard and Jose can surely run riot at the Bernabeu in the near future.
#1 Mauricio Pochettino
This Argentine coach has been the best thing that happened to Tottenham Hotspur in the last decade along with Gareth Bale and Harry Kane. Pochettino has received lots of applauds from all football pundits due to his impressive playing style with Tottenham.
Pochettino is all set to step into the next level of coaching top European clubs. He is already on the radar to become Manchester United’s next boss and Perez should act fast. Mauricio Pochettino managed Espanyol before and he would be no alien to the demanding Spanish League.
A manager as classy as Mauricio seems to be the perfect fit for Real. Pochettino is extremely professional and his mind works like a chess board. He prefers attacking and high-pressing style of football which guarantees an eye treat for the audience.
The expert tactician has made Spurs feature regularly in the Champions League. He is a young coach and can be a long-term solution. With handsome funds, this manager can do wonders for the club going forward.
Who do you think is the best fit? Leave a comment and tell us what you think
