Zidane's only doubt

Zidane has gotten used to talking about each day as a final, something like his adaptation of Simeone's “game by game”. And the classifications, both in the League and in the Champions League, give for it. The next, therefore, is Wednesday (9:00 pm, Movistar Champions League) in Europe, with the visit of Monchengladbach. And they want to be Asensio, Lucas and Rodrygo, but in the puzzle of the attack there seems to be only room for one.

Although he has flirted with the 4-2-3-1 this year, Zizou is little given to vary his scheme, so his classic 4-3-3 at Di Stéfano is expected. Up, Benzema his place is guaranteed, just as logic says, after his performance in Seville, that Vinicius will occupy the left. For the other side there is at least three nominations, surely the most solid that of Asensio.

The Balearic is well below the performance it was expected to give, but it is one of Zidane's weaknesses. He has a lot of faith in him, as shown by his starter in 9 of 14 games in which it has been available, without a goal or assistance from the Spanish at all.

With the uncertainty of whether he will have to repeat on the side, he takes a risk with Carvajal or is betting on Nacho, Lucas Vázquez has his options. In that midfield lane he has played against Levante, Cádiz and Villarreal in the League, and in Champions against Inter, with good benefits. A multipurpose ready to whatever arises.

The other way would be to Rodrygo, Mr. Champions. In two seasons and despite his 19 years, the Brazilian has scored 5 goals and distributed 4 assists in 517 minutes, with an average intervention by one point every 57.44. The data alone would justify the presence of Lightning at eleven.