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Cristiano Ronaldo tells Real Madrid: Replace Gareth Bale with this player
CRISTIANO RONALDO has reportedly told Real Madrid to drop Gareth Bale and replace him with James Rodriguez.
Real Madrid are currently tussling for the La Liga title with fierce rivals Barcelona.
They are also in with a shout of retaining the Champions League trophy.
Gareth Bale’s form has dipped since he returned from an ankle injury sustained back in December.
Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants Real Madrid to drop Gareth Bale
James Rodriguez has been used sporadically by Zinedine Zidane this season
Ronaldo feels Rodriguez offers more in attack - and also wants Zidane to pick Isco more often.
Reports earlier this month claimed club chief Florentino Perez was growing increasingly concerned by both Ronaldo and Bale.
But, given the fact he is the face of the team, Ronaldo is unlikely to be dropped anytime soon.