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Isn't it pretty well understood that Isco and Asensio are favorites of the new coach? Everyone will say Asensio is a winger but he grew up playing AM if I remember correctly so I don't rule him out of that rotation. They also just bought Ceballos last year who was very highly rated and have another Castilla graduate in Llorente that is highly rated in the rotation as well. I see no reason why Real Madrid are going to stay firm on Kovacic staying out of all the players they have let leave over the years.We don't know that Kovacic is viewed as surplus by Real Madrid. Zidane has gone and they have a brand new coach, who has yet to select a team for a competitive match.
Yes, we can assume that Casemiro, Kroos and Luka are first choice. But three midfielders won't get them through the season, and it may be that Lopetegui sees Kovacic as first rotation option, with the hope that he can replace Modric in time.