3 possible replacements for Julen Lopetegui

#3 Antonio Conte

Antonio Conte is the leading candidate

There is no doubt over the fact that Antonio Conte is more experienced than any of the other front-runners lined up to replace Lopetegui. Numerous reports in Italy and Spain suggest that Florentino Perez has already held talks with Conte over replacing Lopetegui.

Antonio Conte is known for his shrewd tactics which led to success in his previous stints. He is also a strict disciplinarian who believes in hard work over anything else. His methods can be a boon for the young talents and push them towards greatness.

But despite being a master tactician, Conte's primary weakness is his man management skills - which is a high risk considering the egos in the Real Madrid dressing room.

Although there are names like Arsene Wenger also doing the rounds, it is highly unlikely that Real Madrid board would seek him out before the end of the season. And it is safe to say, no matter who ends up at the helm, they would face problems unless the current squad is upgraded in the upcoming transfer market.