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How Zidane saw & unleashed talent in a way "some" managers couldn't:Fede Valverde returned to Madrid at the age of 20 for 18/19 season. Under Lopetegui, Fede was NEVER used in LaLiga. In the 10 league games he managed, Fede was not picked for 8 games & on the bench for 2.
Lopetegui lost his job after losing a UEFA Supercup Final, 4/10 LaLiga games and a UCL group stage game.
Then came Solari. Solari was in-charge for 17 LaLiga games.
Under Solari, Fede Valverde started ONE game. Total 224 minutes. On the bench for 5. Not in squad for 3 games.
Then came Solari. Solari was in-charge for 17 LaLiga games.
Under Solari, Fede Valverde started ONE game. Total 224 minutes. On the bench for 5. Not in squad for 3 games.
For the second time in 18/19 season, our manager was sacked. This time, to bring back the man who won Real Madrid 9 trophies in 2.5 years.
Zidane saw Fede's talent and potential immediately. Not surprising, one of the greatest midfielders ever himself. And how did it show?
Zidane saw Fede's talent and potential immediately. Not surprising, one of the greatest midfielders ever himself. And how did it show?
Zidane only managed Real Madrid for the last 11 league games of 18/19 season. He experimented his squad and already had the upcoming 19/20 season on his mind.
In the 11 games he managed in 18/19, Fede Valverde started 5 games. On as a substitute in 2. Played total 417 minutes.
In the 11 games he managed in 18/19, Fede Valverde started 5 games. On as a substitute in 2. Played total 417 minutes.
And last season (19/20) was the first full season in Zidane's second spell as a our manager. He won the league and the most reliable departments in the team were defense and midfield.
In the midfield, Fede Valverde was crucial. I don't need to say much. Everyone saw it.
In the midfield, Fede Valverde was crucial. I don't need to say much. Everyone saw it.
As we won the league, At the age of 21, Fede started 21/38 League games last season. Was man of the match against teams like Barça, Atlético and in a cup game that lead us to another trophy.
The Footballing intelligence of Zinedine Zidane should never be doubted.
The Footballing intelligence of Zinedine Zidane should never be doubted.
"Everything is simple with Zidane, even to talk. He's like a friend. A great manager"
- Fede Valverde
- Fede Valverde
