ZINEDINE ZIDANE SAID it is “very clear” that Gareth Bale was dropped from Real Madrid’s squad for their loss to Real Sociedad.
Bale was not included in Madrid’s squad for the trip to Anoeta, which finished 3-1 to Sociedad – Jesus Vallejo seeing red as Los Blancos slipped to a third defeat in their previous five LaLiga fixtures on the road.
Zidane had refused to be drawn on comments from Bale’s agent Jonathan Barnett that a transfer would be possible if a large offer were made at the end of the season.
However, Zidane confirmed Bale was able to play on Sunday, adding that he is unsure if the Wales international will feature against Real Betis in Madrid’s final LaLiga game.
“Yes,” Zidane told a news conference when asked if Bale had been fit to play against Sociedad.
“I do not know if he will play [against Real Betis]. We’ll see next week.
“It’s very clear what I’ve done this weekend. Now we have another game and then we will see next year. It is done.”
The defeat also ended Madrid’s slim hopes of securing a second-place finish in LaLiga, but one positive was the performance of Brahim Diaz.
The former Manchester City forward opened the scoring early on with a wonderful solo strike before Mikel Merino hit back, second-half goals from Joseba Zaldua and Ander Barrenetxea claiming the points for Sociedad.
And Zidane has been pleased with Diaz’s progression.
“He has played well, he is a good player,” Zidane said of the 19-year-old.
“He is a very interesting player, young and nothing more. We will see what we are going to do next year, but at the moment he has had minutes and he has done well.”
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Anyone know why he doesn’t like or rate him? Can’t believe he’d prefer pogba over bale to be honest.
@Aidan Mitchell: he rates him all right , but he needs him to play to his ability week in week out .
@Limón Madrugada: Disagree. Limon. These statements are not to give him motivation. He wants him out. He’s basically saying that to everyone. Good player but not super inconsistent. Still better than a lot of players at Madrid, so it must be a personality problem. They’ve been well documented eg. Not mingling with the squad or learning Spanish. Who’s take him now on his wages is the question
@Patsy Mongan: his Spanish is meant to be alright
@Patsy Mongan: Yeah he cleary has an issue. Maybe it’s the injuries or whatever. United will pay his high wages for sure.
Would he get his place at spurs?
@Aidan Mitchell: Enjoy watching the odd game but I cannot believe anybody would want Pogba’s narcissism in their squad. ‘Me alone and on my terms’ drips out of him. I happened to bump into bits of L.2 playoff between Mansfield and Newport yesterday and was amazed by the commitment to their respective causes every player had. It would restore your faith in the Team being bigger than the individual. If current Man. Utd squad had half their enthusiasm and drive they’d have been in the title hunt yesterday rather than letting down such a great and loyal band of supporters.
@Michael Murray: I dont want to talk about united, as I’m not a united fan but its been there since the day fergie left. When moyse had them running laps in first preseason Rio took the piss out of him. And as captain that attitude filtered thru the squad. That arrogance and disrespect has snowballed. Its already happening with Ole with the casual fans and won’t be long until the players and real fans turn when results don’t go their way.
This is a great read for any United fans. http://utdreport.co.uk/2019/04/25/mu-one-man-myth/
The writing is on the wall trouble is he can’t understand it because it s in Spanish
6 seasons in Spain and he hadn’t picked up the language. Tells you all you need to know.
@De Zach Same: some people are just bad at languages. He does have some Spanish.
@Dave O Keeffe:
Os gallwch siarad Cymraeg gallwch siarad unrhyw iaith!
But who says he can’t speak Spanish?
The injuries is the problem. Too risky for a big money move back to the Premiership too.
It’s hard to build your team around someone who has missed 69 games due to injury in 6 seasons. He doesn’t have Ronaldo’s durability so Zidane wants him out
Big ears to Spurs.