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By Charlie ScottAs the Real Madrid squad return to-season training ahead of the forthcoming campaign, coach Josemust ensure that his charges are ready to challenge on all fronts. Last season Losenjoyed one of their most successful years in recent history, as they wrestled thetitle from their rivals Barcelona's grasp and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League, but for presidentPerez, and, their perfectionist trainer, that was not enough.The Portuguese signed a new contract as he knew, despite last season's success, that he had unfinished business at the Santiago. This season will be planned with two things in mind: retaining Laand finally succeeding in the their quest for La- a 10th crown in European football's premier club competition. And to do that he must have the right squad at his disposal, and use his players in the best way possible.Below,looks at the mattersmust resolve ahead of the new season if Loswish to succeed both domestically and on the continent.appear resigned toleaving the club, despite successfully fighting to keep him at White Hart Lane just 12 months ago. The Londoners failed to secure Champions League football in the subsequent campaign, and this appears to have been the final straw for the Croatian, who now looks set to be granted a transfer away from White Hart Lane.His performances in the European Championship for his country caught the eye of Madrid, who have made the diminutivetheir number one transfer priority for the summer.chairman Daniel Levy is demanding in the region of €40 million for the player, and Madrid are set to match that asking price in order to tie up a deal sooner rather than later. A number of's players have already expressed their admiration for the player, with Gonzalothe latest to praise his talents. The move appears likely, and now seems to be a question of when, rather than if.Madrid's first-season match is the fifth edition of theCup againston July 27 atLuz, and it would be surprising ifwas not a Real Madrid player by that point.let Dani, a product of Madrid's, join Bayerlast week, leaving Alvaroshort of competition at right-back, and this is something that will need to be addressed in the coming weeks.Madrid were previously linked with Marioand Mauricio, but both have since moved clubs, while another reported target,'s Kyle Walker, recently signed a new long-term contract.Meanwhile, Real are rumoured to have been offered the Brazilian full-backby Inter, and althoughis a fan of the player, having worked with him during his tenure at San, it is believed his age (he turns 31 later this month), and therefore his lack of potential re-sale value rules out any transfer.More suitable options could includeMunich's Philipp Lahm, and Chelsea's, whilemay utiliseas an auxiliary right-back if the club fail to identify a new man this summer.There are a number of high-profile, high-earning, pieces of deadwood in the Madrid squad at present, andhas been interrupted by a succession of injuries, and though he has put in some decent performances during his three years at the club, things just have not really worked out.He started less than half of their 38matches last season, and found himself confined to the bench for Madrid's biggest matches: the Champions League semi-final againstMunich, and the-deciding clash against Barcelona at CampThe formerSome players look certain to leave the club, such as Ricardoand Fernando, both of whom failed to turn up to the first day of-season training, while others could still have a future at Madrid depending on their patience.was one of the shining lights in the Dortmund side that won thein 2010-11 but has failed to get a look-in since his move to Madrid, whilemay be kept as an emergency measure to fill in at right-back for AlvaroThe success ofRodriguez at the Under-19 European Championship as the spearhead of Spain's title-winning team has not gone unnoticed by Europe's top clubs, and in order to keep the youngster happy at the clubmay need to promote him from theand provide him with more first-team opportunities in the forthcoming campaign. The 19-year old forward has only played twice for the first-team in the past, and his current contract is set to expire in 12 months time.Another youngster likely to feature more frequently in the first team in the near future is forward Alvaro. The 19-year-old, who can play up front, 'in the hole' or on the wing, is a product ofMadrid's youth team but he arrived at the Santiagoviain 2008.is rated highly by the club's coaching staff, and is tipped to have a big impact following a couple of impressive seasons for Castilla.Asteeters on the brink of a move to theit looks likewill be adapting his formation to 4-3-3, as opposed to the 4-2-3-1 he favoured last year.'s likely fee of around €40m, coupled with the imperious form ofAlonso andlast year, means it is unlikelywill stick with his current tactical set-up, making a 4-3-3 the most obvious option. It would be somewhat surprising if Madrid spent such a vast sum on Modric, only to introduce him to a seat on the bench, while it would be equally strange if the coach were to drop eitheror Alonso.The Portuguese coach is unlikely to stick to just one system for the entire campaign, with tactical variations needed, particularly in the biggest games. But once Modric arrives, he must decide on his first-choice formation for 2012-13.