Lopetegui: Reinforcements? I don't have doubts about Real Madrid squad LaLiga Santander Defended players

As Julen Lopetegui prepares to take charge of Real Madrid for the first time in LaLiga, he dismissed the notion that his side are in desperate need to strengthen.

The need for arrivals appeared to be emphasised in midweek when Los Blancos were beaten by their rivals Atletico in the Super Cup in Estonia.

However, the man in charge has claimed that he is happy with the players at his disposal if nobody else joins before the closure of the window.

"We're convinced that we will be a great team this season and I love the squad and I'm happy with what we have," Lopetegui told the assembled media.

"I think we will see a great Real Madrid and we are going to fight for all of the titles with the players we have.

"They have more talent and quality than people think and I wouldn't doubt them."

As pleased as he is with his squad, the tactician was keen to avoid any comparisons between his Real group and the side he overseen with Spain before his controversial exit.

"You can't compare those. It is like comparing a tomato to a cookie," he explained.

"They're different. They're both magnificent but they're made differently, although both are very talented.

"I want this team to be perfect. We want to master all facets of the game because that's what we work for."

One situation which has been the topic of great conversation is which goalkeeper the Real boss will rely on, having opted for Keylor Navas in the Super Cup, although he is set for stiff competition from new arrival Thibaut Courtois.

"I believe in the weekly management of the side and there is no magic formula," Lopetegui added.

"We have great solutions and options. There are other guys too and we'll try to manage them all well.

"It is great to have competition, which is a positive not a negative. It is good for the team.

"One thing I will say is that we'll not continue with five goalkeepers.

"we will keep three and will make the decisions about what to do."