Real Madrid youngster earns glowing praise from national team coach: ‘Managing him is very easy’

Real Madrid youngster earns glowing praise from national team coach: ‘Managing him is very easy’ Thiago Pitarch continues to strengthen his reputation as one of Real Madrid’s most promising young midfielders. One of Alvaro Arbeloa’s finds during his time as Madrid manager, Pitarch is yet to enjoy significant first-team minutes this season. Spain Under-21 assistant coach Julian Lopez de Lerma has now highlighted the mentality behind his rapid progress. Spain coach praises Pitarch mentality Speaking to El Chiringuito ’s Marcos Benito , Lopez de Lerma explained that the Madrid youngster requires very little motivation from the coaching staff because of the intensity with which he approaches every opportunity. “I didn’t have to demand anything from him. I knew he was going to approach this match as if it were his last,” Lopez de Lerma said. “Managing Thiago is very easy.” These are encouraging words about the young Spaniard because they highlight more than his technical ability. Lopez de Lerma has nothing but praise for Thiago Pitarch. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) Young players attempting to establish themselves at the Bernabeu rarely suffer from a lack of talent. The bigger challenge is proving they can handle expectations in the limited opportunities they may receive. Pitarch appears to understand that already. Mourinho has shown faith in the youngster The midfielder’s development has accelerated considerably over the past year, with Pitarch increasingly becoming part of the senior picture at Madrid. Jose Mourinho has already made his confidence in the youngster clear, treating him as a genuine first-team option despite the considerable competition for places in midfield. The Portuguese tactician loves players who have an elite mentality, and it looks like Pitarch has what it takes to impress him. Thiago Pitarch seems to be a star-in-the-making. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) A player who approaches every appearance as though another opportunity might never arrive is exactly the type of academy talent capable of surviving the demands of Madrid’s first team. There will inevitably be difficult decisions over Pitarch’s minutes . Madrid possess enormous midfield depth, and development requires more than simply being included in senior squads. However, at his current age, Pitarch will also learn a lot simply by being around Mourinho and the first-team midfielders. If there is one academy prospect who looks set for a significant first-team career at the Bernabeu, it is Pitarch, and it remains to be seen how he develops.