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5 players who could impress for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup

By Harry De Cosemo

coach Zinedine Zidane of Real Madridduring the UEFA Champions League group F match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund on December 07, 2016 at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain.(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)
coach Zinedine Zidane of Real Madridduring the UEFA Champions League group F match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund on December 07, 2016 at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain.(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images) /
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LEON, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Isco of Real Madrid reacts during the Copa del Rey Round of 32 match between Cultural Leonesa and Real Madrid CF at Reino de Leon Stadium on October 26, 2016 in Leon, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
LEON, SPAIN – OCTOBER 26: Isco of Real Madrid reacts during the Copa del Rey Round of 32 match between Cultural Leonesa and Real Madrid CF at Reino de Leon Stadium on October 26, 2016 in Leon, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) /

1. Isco

It isn’t old news that Isco, one of Spain’s most talented midfielders, needs something to kickstart his career at the Santiago Bernabeu. He and James Rodriguez have both struggled to break into Zidane, and his predecessor Rafa Benitez’s plans, with a midfield trio of Toni Kroos, Luka Modric and Casemiro taking precedence.

The former Malaga man’s ability is undoubted, and he has shown it sporadically since moving to Madrid in 2013, but the likelihood of him fulfilling his true potential with Real is rapidly decreasing. That said, he has started a number of games recently and if he can maintain that consistent playing time in Japan, light could be at the end of the tunnel after all.

Last summer, the 24-year-old was linked with a move to Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. Pep Guardiola at Manchester City could also look to turn around his career. Succeeding at Real Madrid is tough with so much competition, but there is a real feeling of frustration at how Isco has stalled.

It is not only important for Isco to play, but to do so in a role which allows him to flourish creatively. Few players are better with the ball at their feet in Europe, and his boss is someone who knows a thing or two about his position.

The tools remain there for him to get going at Real Madrid, and if he features against Club America on Thursday, it will enhance that possibility.

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