An Analysis: Is Zidane the right man to lead Real Madrid?

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Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona duels for the ball with Enzo Zidane of Deportivo Alaves during the La Liga match between Deportivo Alaves and Barcelona at Estadio de Mendizorroza on August 26, 2017 in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain . (Aug. 25, 2017 - Source: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images Europe)

Many people at Real Madrid who believe Zidane favors his children above other.This was very evident this transfer window.

Real Madrid were reportedly keen to sign goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Bilbao before Zidane pulled the plug. Kepa is one of the rising stars in Spanish football and is expected to make into the World Cup squad.

Kepa even rejected a new deal from Athletic Club to join Real Madrid. But Zidane didn't sanction the transfer.

Kepa has since changed his mind signed a long-term contract with the club.

According to Spanish outlet, Sport, Zidane didn't want to sign Kepa because he wants to promote his son Luca Zidane to the first team. Zidane believes signing Kepa will hinder his son's development. Luca is famous for making high profile errors in games for Castilla.

Zidane faced the same criticism with his other son Enzo. Many believe Enzo was given an unfair advantage over others. Enzo has proven this since he left the club. Alaves, who signed Enzo in the summer, let Enzo go in just six months. He now plays for Swiss side, Lausanne.

While Zidane as a father might feel the need to protect his children, his personal preferences are costing Real Madrid big time.