This archive report was first published on 24 September 2019.
Published on September 24, 2019, Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has faced intense scrutiny in recent weeks following a 3-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
However, Zidane remains unfazed by the criticism, stating that he doesn't even think about it and will continue to work hard.
"It's always the same, there has always been criticism and there always will be," Zidane said in a press conference.
"I don't even think about it. It is what it is, it happens. When we lose, I'm going to get sacked and when we win, I'm the best. You just have to keep working," he added.
Despite the criticism, Zidane's team has shown signs of improvement, winning three of their six games in all competitions so far this season.
Madrid will face newly-promoted Osasuna on Wednesday, with a victory potentially taking them to the top of La Liga.
However, they will be without Ferland Mendy, who has suffered a hamstring injury, leaving Zidane short at left-back.
Marcelo is close to a return, along with Luka Modric and Isco, who have been out with thigh injuries.
