REAL MADRID have reportedly identified Massimiliano Allegri or club legend Raul to succeed Zinedine Zidane – should they sack the Frenchman.
The 48-year-old is under huge pressure at the Bernabeu as the defending LaLiga champions currently sit in third place, ten points behind leaders Atletico Madrid.
Max Allgeri has been linked with succeeding Zinedine Zidane at Real MadridCredit: Reuters
Real Madrid Castilla boss Raul is also in the running should Zidane be sackedCredit: Getty – Contributor
Diego Simeone’s side also have a game in hand over their local rivals, while Real were also dumped out of the Copa del Rey by third-tier outfit Alcoyano.
And according to Cadena Ser via Football Italia, Los Blancos are considering hiring either Allegri or Raul.
Allegri has been out of a job since stepping down as Juventus boss in 2019 after guiding the Old Lady to five consecutive Serie A titles.
In his time out of management, he has been linked with taking charge of the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.
It has been claimed that the board of the Spanish club prefer hiring the experienced Allegri over Raul – who is currently at the helm of Real Madrid Castilla.
Should Zidane have his contract terminated, Real are said to want to bring in a proven winner who is able to handle the pressure of winning as well as managing the dressing room.
SunSport previously reported that Zidane would only keep his job should he guide the club to another Champions League title.
Real face Atalanta in the Round of 16 stage in the European Cup, with the first leg scheduled to take place on February 24.
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Zidane admitted last month that he is unsure whether he has the backing of his squad following their poor form.
He said: “I think so but you have to ask them [if I still have their support].
“We have done good things, not so much lately, but apart from the last games we did good things this season.
“We have to concentrate on the things that can be done.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
