Zidane: It's going to be a demanding season

So far happy with club's first week of training

Posted Thursday, July 20, 2017 by Marca.com

After steering Real Madrid to both Champions League and LaLiga success last season, Zinedine Zidane believes next season will be a tougher campaign for his Galacticos.

With all competitions considered, the club from the capital city have the opportunity to secure six titles this coming campaign.

"We like everything we have for this year ahead," he told Real Madrid TV.

"It's going to be a demanding season and we have to prepare for it."

Los Blancos are training at UCLA's facilities in Los Angeles, and Zidane is content with the start to training his players have made.

"The first week has gone well, we cannot complain," he added.

"We are here to work and we are doing very well, pre-season is very important, there are new players and we have to introduce new aspects."

As for the players, the 45-year-old believes that there is a real desire for them to continue to be successful at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, whilst acknowledging his own gratitude for the team.

"The players are very eager," Zidane mentioned.

"As I have always said, I appreciate every minute that I am here, I am lucky to be at this great club."