It looks like Lopetegui is trying to avoid all criticism but the fact he is running poorly. I don't know whether he got sack or not but I know Madrid is not a patient club. Still, Perez is showing believe for Lop. I believe Lopetegui have 3 games to solidify his position. Win against Levante and Victoria and al least a draw at camp nou. The outcome of these games will tell everything.

Lopetegui should play everyone in their position. Kroos seems not happy as a DM. Modric, Mariano isn't happy because of not getting enough minutes. Vincious and Vazquez are not getting countable times in the pitch. Now JLo should focus on youngsters instead of under-performer oldies. Good formation will always get points sooner or later. Conte had the same problem at Chelsea in his first season there. After Arsenal beat them, he changed the formation and played everyone in their natural position and Chelsea won the league. Returning of Isco is new and good news for Lopetegui. I believe drought is over now, its time to get on right track. The pressure is even grater than 2 weeks ago and under pressure, its difficult to get good results but Jlo and team can't afford even the slightest error in the next 3 games.