Pochettino, between Keylor Navas and Donnarumma

Without eating or drinking it, Pochettino a wardrobe problem was generated last summer by bringing him to Donnarumma: “It’s a market opportunity,” the club told him then. Conditioned by the arrival of the European Championship champion, the Argentine coach has had to juggle to keep the Italian happy Keylor Navaswho today are waiting to find out which of the two will start against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Different information points out in France that Donnarumma got more numbers to play though yesterday Pochettino he gave no clue: “I have had a lot of patience with this issue since the beginning of the season. They are two number ones and I will make the decision calmly, ”she said, with an annoyed tone. He knows that it is not an easy task and that sitting down tonight Keylor Navas It can have its consequences in the locker room, although he has no other choice.

Although the participation of the Costa Rican is not ruled out, the presence of Donnarumma has given more poise to the team this season. In addition, on Saturday against Nice the starter was Keylor Navasand normally the goalkeeper who plays in the league before a European match later ends up being a substitute in the Champions League: “I trust both of them a lot,” he assured Pochettinowho looks somewhat tense every time he has to tackle the dilemma of the goal.

As much as it may seem lucky to have two footballers of such quality, it is in turn a headache for a coach who is periodically questioned about this issue. Keylor Navas He doesn’t take well feeling the alternative despite having played more minutes than his partner this season. In the big games, Donnarumma has been chosen. As in the first leg at the Parc des Princes. At the Bernabéu it is not yet known who will play.