Dimitar Berbatov, former player of Manchester United and Tottenham among other teams, does not understand how Zidane can be doubted despite the recent poor results of Real Madrid. “Doubting Zidane is just ridiculous. How can you say that a coach like Zidane is under pressure? Because he has lost two games? Has he never lost before or what?” Berbatov said. in a statement for Betfair, a brand for which he is an ambassador.
The Bulgarian striker, now retired at 39, believes that “Madrid fans love Zidane, but not only for what he represented as a player, but also as a coach.” And he believes that “what is being criticized now is a way of creating unnecessary tension.”
Berbatov not only reviewed the news of the whites, but also that of Barcelona two days before the Classic that faces both teams. “I don't care how Messi is going to play this weekend, because he's always going to be one of the best. That doesn't change.”He said about the Argentine star, who claims to notice how Leo is recovering his best level. “In these last games I have begun to notice a return to the usual Messi. His ability to pass, his creativity, his options for danger. I love how well he gets on with Ansu Fati and with Coutinho too. That is magnificent, although we remember: Messi is Messi … but he plays with ten other guys at his side. Barcelona is not just Messi “.
One of those who play alongside the Albiceleste international is Griezmann, whose position on the pitch has been the focus of debate in recent days. “I understand their frustration. I have never had the misfortune to play out of position, but it must be difficult when you are good in a place and they take you out of that space,” explained Berbatov, who advises the Frenchman to go talk to his coach. “The best thing Griezmann can do is go directly to Koeman and have an honest talk with him about his case. I hope he has already done it because Griezmann is a great player, but it is difficult, even more so when you compete with players who have a quality as high as Griezmann himself has. “