Football Videos Angry Zidane demands respect for Real achievements Zinedine Zidane has hit out at Real Madrid’s critics, demanding respect for both himself and his players. Reuters MADRID 06 February, 2021 13:55 IST Angry Zidane demands respect for Real achievements Reuters MADRID 06 February, 2021 13:55 IST A fired-up Zinedine Zidane hit out at Real Madrid’s critics on Friday, demanding respect for both himself and his players while insisting they remain in the La Liga title race. The current champion sits 10 points behind league leader Atletico Madrid having played a game more.In an impassioned news conference, Real’s French coach lost his usual composure and said it was too early to write his side off and it should be afforded the respect of a team defending its crown.“What makes me laugh is you ask me why I might be annoyed (at questions over his future),” he said ahead of Saturday’s visit to basement club Huesca.“I don’t deserve to be treated like that by the press. We won the league last season and I’d hope for a bit of respect.“We’ve earned the right to fight for La Liga this season, at least give us the season. Next season, there’ll need to be changes, but this year let us, the team who won the league last season, fight for it this year, too. It wasn’t 10 years ago, it was last season.“Just show us a little bit of respect for what we’ve achieved. You (the press) say a lot. Why don’t you tell me to my face that you want me out of the club, not just behind my back.”Zidane was talking in his first media duties since returning from a period of isolation following a positive COVID-19 test. “I’ve been locked in a cage for two weeks, I can’t wait to get out and show that I’m going to fight until the end,” he said.Captain Sergio Ramos will once again be absent for an injury-hit Real side, with Zidane naming a squad of just 17, including three goalkeepers and just 12 senior outfield players, for the game. Eden Hazard, Dani Carvajal, Federico Valverde, Rodrygo and Lucas Vazquez will also be absent through injury, while Eder Militao is suspended. Watch: When a journalist joined celebrating fans after Australia qualified for FIFA World Cup 2022 Roy Krishna leaves ATK Mohun Bagan - a look back at his time in the ISL Two Manchester United fans look back at Liverpool's failed Champions League, quadruple bids Benzema is probably the most underestimated player in history, says UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin All Football Videos More Videos Real Madrid vs Liverpool, Champions League Final preview: Team news, players to watch out for Must watch: Roma players interrupt Mourinho's press conference to celebrate Conference League title Premier League recap: Man City win title, Liverpool misses out, Burnley relegated; Salah and Son share Golden Boot FIFA World Cup 2022: A look at the venues Premier League - 3 key battles to watch out for on matchday 38 Record breakers Gokulam Kerala ready for AFC Cup challenge Champions League semifinal leg 2: Real Madrid v Manchester City preview; star players; injury update Villarreal vs Liverpool Champions League semifinal leg 2: Two goals too many for Emery's boys?