Solari's doubts as he prepares for first Clasico as Real Madrid coach
The Argentine coach has some decisions to make ahead of Wednesday's game
Santiago Solari is preparing for the most important game of his time in charge of Real Madrid. The coach arrives at Camp Nou to take on Barcelona with his team in good form. He has various doubts about who to pick, though.
The presence of Reguilon or Marcelo at left-back is one of Solari's headaches. The academy defender has played really well since coming into the side. Marcelo, in theory, was the starter but a dip in form saw him lose his place. In a Clasico, though, with demands high, Solari will have to pick between experience and ambition.
Another big doubt is in the attack. Lucas Vazquez is set to start and will be tasked with stopping Jordi Alba. Karim Benzema, as the centre forward, has no real rival for his place. But who will accompany them: Vinicius or Bale? The Brazilian's full of confidence and doing well but there's pressure for the Welshman to start against Barça.
In midfield, there are fewer doubts. Casemiro, Modric and Kroos should begin the Copa del Rey semifinal first leg.
So, the expected Madrid lineup is: Keylor; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo; Casemiro, Lucas Vázquez, Modric, Kroos; Benzema, Vinicius. A 4-1-3-2 without the ball and a 4-3-3 with it.
