Published 13:29 IST, December 3rd 2020

Zidane could be sacked if Real Madrid don't get results in the next 3 games: Report

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane could face the axe if the team fail to produce favourable results in the next three games even as Pochettino leads the race.

Reported by: Minaam Ansari
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Defending LaLiga champions Real Mrid’s struggling campaign seems to have cast a spotlight on manr Zinedine Zidane’s ability to le lines. Although manr, following his side’s humiliating defeat against Shakhtar Donetsk in Champions League, stated he won’t resign but rar fix mess, question still remains on his future. According to reports in Spain,  Frenchman’s future at Bernabeu will depend on Real Mrid’s performance in next three games.

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Zidane sacked rumours intensify after Real Mrid's show vs Shakhtar

Real Mrid suffered a major setback in ir Champions League campaign with defeat against Shakhtar. Los Blancos’ defence looked leaky and hapless in absence of skipper Sergio Ramos, who has been leing backline for more than a dece w. Ramos’ importance could be comprehended from fact that Real Mrid have lost seven of previous nine Champions League games in absence of centre-back.

A victory against Shakhtar would have ensured a berth for Real Mrid in Round of 16 of European club competition. But Ukrainian side h or plans as y hammered Los Blancos at home. Dentinho and Mar Solomon scored in second half to halt Spanish giants’ progression in kck out st, at least temporarily.

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Following defeat, Zidane’s ability to le club from sidelines has come into question. Fans have blamed Frenchman, who guided Real Mrid to three successive Champions League titles, for his favouritism towards some players, while denying opportunities to young talents of squ.

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As reported by Daily Mail, Zidane’s sacking could be a reality if Los Blancos went on to concede defeats in next three fixtures. Real Mrid take on Sevilla in LaLiga. And a defeat against Julen Lopetegui’s men might spell furr trouble, with defending champions sitting fourth in league standings, seven points rift of leers Real Socied. 

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Pochetti to Real Mrid?

Besides, a victory against Borussia Monchenglbach is necessary for Bernabeu outfit to secure a spot in kckout st of Champions League. While a defeat will see Zidane’s men demote down to Europa League, ir first such stint in history of club.

Moreover, game following Monchenglbach will see Real Mrid host Atletico Mrid. And a defeat will prove to be final nail in coffin, which could mean Los Blancos were out of LaLiga title race. Moreover, former Tottenham Hotspur manr Mauricio Pochetti has emerged as ideal candidate to replace Zidane at Bernabeu.

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13:29 IST, December 3rd 2020