Zinedine Zidane hinted uncertain future for Real Madrid midfielder Isco
Zinedine Zidane has cast uncertainty over the future of Real Madrid midfielder Isco, but wants to keep James Rodriguez.
“There are many players in that position, so nothing is closed,” he told reporters. “We will talk about this when we return to Madrid.
“There are many players in this position and it is difficult to fit them all in. Moreover, they are all very good. We will make decisions.
Zinedine Zidane hinted uncertain future for Real Madrid midfielder Isco
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“I do not want James to leave. He is a Madrid player, he just wants to play more, but you have to do what he is doing and work.
“I hope to play him more this year but I want everyone to give their maximum, and then I decide before every game.
While Zidane confirmed that Jese set to join to PSG in coming days, and tipped him for success.
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“And I have 25 players, so I do not have anything against James, people always ask me the same. James is well in Madrid.
On facing Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti, after working under him as assistant: “I have a lot of admiration for him and I learned a lot from him,” Zidane said. “I’m here thanks to him because a lot of things changed after him. I’m looking forward to saying hello to him tomorrow.”
Zidane also provides fitness update ahead of Bayern clash: “Karim will not play against Bayern. He still has not done anything with the team,” Zidane said. “The idea is that on Saturday he will be incorporated into the group.
“I’m happy with how [preseason has] gone. We have been able to work very well. I want the team to go further.
“The idea is that against Bayern, those who start the game play more minutes.”