How Zinedine Zidane's Real Madrid could line up next season

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 07: David De Gea of Manchester United takes a goal kick during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium on May 7, 2017 in London, England.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
De Gea kept 14 Premier League sheets last season

Midfielders

DM: Casemiro

CARDIFF, WALES - JUNE 03: Gonzalo Higuain of Juventus and Casemiro of Real Madrid battle for possession during the UEFA Champions League Final between Juventus and Real Madrid at National Stadium of Wales on June 3, 2017 in Cardiff, Wales.  (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
Casemiro maintained an 86% passing accuracy in the Champions League last season

Many criticised his inclusion when Rafael Benitez first picked him, but Casemiro is now a Real Madrid hero. His goal in the Champions League final came at a pivotal time that Los Blancos fans will remember forever. His tenacity and aggressive nature in midfield have allowed the likes of Modric & Kroos to thrive with no defensive duties.


CM: Luka Modric

CARDIFF, WALES - JUNE 03: Luka Modric of Real Madrid in action during the UEFA Champions League Final between Juventus and Real Madrid at National Stadium of Wales on June 3, 2017 in Cardiff, Wales.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
Luka Modric created 33 chances in 25 La Liga games

As long as Luka Modric has breath in his lungs, he will always have a starting place at the Bernabéu. The Croatian magician is a midfielder that seamlessly runs the whole game with one or two touches at a time. He’s central to everything Madrid do attacking-wise, as he’s the one everyone looks towards to spark a bit of magic.


CM: Toni Kroos

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 10: Toni Kroos of Real Madrid runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final second leg match between Club Atletico de Madrid and Real Madrid CF at Vicente Calderon Stadium on May 10, 2017 in Madrid, Spain.  (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
Toni Kroos made 1,999 passes in La Liga 2016/17

Under the tutelage of Luka Modric, Toni Kroos has blossomed into a young Xabi Alonso. The German now acts as a calming presence in the midfield that slowly keeps game ticking. His role is not glamorous, but it is critical to Real Madrid’s success.

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