Zinedine Zidane says James Rodriguez absence not linked to Man Utd rumours
Tuesday 16 May 2017 23:16, UK
Zinedine Zidane has played down suggestions James Rodriguez's absence from Real Madrid training was linked to transfer talk surrounding a move to Manchester United.
Sky sources understand United have been offered the chance the buy the attacking midfielder, who is expected to leave Real this summer after becoming frustrated at a lack of playing time.
Rodriguez was absent from Tuesday's training session ahead of the vital La Liga clash with Celta Vigo, but Real coach Zidane insists that was down to a slight injury.
"It is not up for debate," Zidane said.
"He (Rodriguez) is with us, although today he has not trained because he received a heavy blow (to his foot).
"We are only thinking about the three final (matches) that we have got coming up."
Real will win La Liga if they pick up maximum points from their remaining two matches against Celta Vigo and Malaga - and they will then play in the Champions League final against Juventus on June 3.
But Zidane has demanded complete focus from his players on their domestic fixtures.
"We don't feel like champions. We are not going to relax. We have not won anything," Zidane said.
"We have got two more finals to play in the league then it is over. Physically we are all in very good shape and looking forward to tomorrow's match.
"I am only thinking positively and about everyone giving 100 per cent of what we have got."
Zidane confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo would be included in the Real squad for Wednesday's game, having opted to rest the Portugal forward in recent away games.
Celta Vigo v Real Madrid is live on Sky Sports Mix from 7.45pm on Wednesday evening.
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