Roberto Carlos backs Zidane to succeed at Bernabeu

Former Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos believes
Zinedine Zidane will be a success at the club because the
players will understand him better than Rafael Benitez.

Carlos, who made over 500 appearances for Madrid, played
alongside Zidane in the club's first 'Galacticos' era.

The two won six trophies in their time as team-mates and
Carlos praised Madrid president Florentino Perez for his
"intelligent" decision to appoint Zidane in place of the sacked Benitez.

"Finally, Florentino with his intelligence has brought in
Zidane," the former Brazil international told Radio Marca.

"He is a modern manager. He thinks like the players."

That way of thinking is why Roberto Carlos believes Benitez
was doomed to fail at Madrid.

He added: "The players did not understand Benitez. With
Zidane, I am certain Madrid will play better.

"It's the best decision from Florentino Perez. Zidane is not a
coach, but he is a teacher."