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Zidane facing huge Real Madrid decision: Ronaldo must be taken into account
ZINEDINE ZIDANE will have a big decision to make when Gareth Bale returns to full fitness with Real Madrid.
Gareth Bale and Christiano Ronaldo get friendly in training
Bale is currently nursing an ankle problem and is likely to miss the rest of the season for Madrid.
But Isco has come in for the Welsh star and has shone for Los Blancos.
The Spanish attacker particularly impressed the commentators during Real Madrid’s Champions League semi-final second leg with Atletico, where he scored in the first half with a vital away goal to all but seal the tie.
Zinedine Zidane must decide whether Gareth Bale replaces Isco when he's fit for Real Madrid
Look at Isco. He just drifts wherever he feels like. Ronaldo’s always stuck right next to him
Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves believes Cristiano Ronaldo likes to play with Isco.
“Look at Isco,” he said on BT Sport.
“He just drifts wherever he feels like. Ronaldo’s always stuck right next to him.”
Cristiano Ronaldo and Isco linked up well for Real Madrid against Atletico Madrid
Commentator Darren Fletcher replied to Hargreaves, saying Zidane will have a choice to make for his starting XI next season.
“There’s going to be an interesting decision for Zinedine Zidane regarding Gareth Bale,” he said.
“Isco has made a really big claim to be in the Real Madrid starting line-up even when Gareth Bale is fit and available.
“That probably isn’t going to be again this season.”
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