Real Madrid Coach Zinedine Zidane admits Juventus target James Rodriguez “wants to play more”.
The Colombian winger has made just three starts in La Liga this season, fuelling rumours he could leave Los Merengues.
Juve are believed to be interested in Rodriguez, and Zidane has refused to rule out his departure.
“He trained, he's available, but like many players who return from a game, they do a recovery session,” Zidane said in a Press conference, after Rodriguez was left out for El Clasico.
Real Madrid Coach Zinedine Zidane admits Juventus target James Rodriguez “wants to play more”.
The Colombian winger has made just three starts in La Liga this season, fuelling rumours he could leave Los Merengues.
Juve are believed to be interested in Rodriguez, and Zidane has refused to rule out his departure.
“He trained, he's available, but like many players who return from a game, they do a recovery session,” Zidane said in a Press conference, after Rodriguez was left out for El Clasico.
“I don't know what you hope for with the question. James is a Madrid player, he is very important here.
“Ok, he's not playing and wants to play more, but for me he's important and he will play here. I need the whole group and James is a part of that.
“Could he leave? I'm not going to respond because I would have to say nonsense and I don't want to.”