Real Madrid’s returning manager, Zinedine Zidane named a strange team list ahead of La Liga clash with Huesca on Sunday night, but most of all was the inclusion of his son Luca Zidane ahead of Keylor Navas and Thibaut Courtois.
The French legend has defended the reason for playing the young goalkeeper.
Luca Zidane made his first La Liga appearance of the season as Real Madrid beat Huesca 3-2
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has defended picking his child Luca in goal for his side’s 3-2 triumph at home to Huesca on Sunday.
Thibaut Courtois wasn't available for selection after suffering an injury on international duty
With Thibaut Courtois out injured in the wake of enduring damage on international obligation and Keylor Navas, Zidane chose to give Luca, Real’s third-decision shot-plug, his first La Liga appearance of the battle.
Real boss Zidane defended his decision to start his son in goal in the La Liga clash
As reported by The Mirror, Zidane said: ‘I am happy for him. For his debut here, with a victory.
‘But that is Luca, he is the third keeper. Thibaut was out and I wanted to give Keylor a rest after playing with his country. It came out well.’
A graduate of Real’s academy, Luca Zidane joined the club while his father was still playing for Los Blancos. Luca, a France U20 international, made his first appearance for Real’s senior side against Villarreal at the end of last season
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