Bale does not fit in Real Madrid team, says Zidane

Zinedine Zidane has admitted that Gareth Bale is not in his current plans at Real Madrid.

Bale sat out on the bench in Real’s 2-0 home defeat to Real Betis on Sunday to mark the end of the season and the player walked straight down the tunnel soon after the full-time whistle without acknowledging the fans.

The 29-year-old has struggled to hold down a starting place in the team since Zidane returned in March.

When asked about Bale leaving the Bernabeu after the game, Zidane said: “I’m sorry he didn’t get to play, but no-one knows what will happen.

“If I think a player doesn’t fit in the team I have to do what I think works best. No-one can change what Bale has done for the team, but as a coach, I have to live in the present.

“I make these decisions when it is right to do so, and I must act in the best interests of the team at all times.”

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