The start of a new year is usually full of hope and excitement. This is no different when it comes to football, as new talent could emerge or current players could just drastically improve their form and find their moment. With that in mind, here are three Real Madrid players to keep an eye on in 2017.
3. Álvaro Morata
Yes, he’s proven to the entire continent what he’s capable of, yet he hasn’t really been allowed to have a bigger role. Karim Benzema has usually ended up being all the coaches’ favorite choice. However, his form has been erratic for most of the season. During those low moments, Morata shined with important goals.
Rotating seems to be a top priority for Zidane and Morata is the top attacking replacement at the moment. Both Lucas Vázquez and Gareth Bale are out and it’s the perfect moment for him to remind the world of his abilities. Let’s not forget this is a man who kept Real out of a second Champions League final in a row.
The Spanish striker doesn’t seem like the giving up type, meaning he will continue to wait for his moments and do the best he can. He has what it takes to be the starting #9 and that’s why this could be the year Los Blancos’ finally recognize the type of man they have with them.
