I could field Isco, Rodriguez together, Ancelotti maintains

REAL Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that Isco and James Rodriguez can play alongside each other, before one of the two could take Gareth Bale’s place in the starting XI against Rayo Vallecano today.

Isco, who has previously been declared untouchable by Ancelotti, missed the 9-1 win over Granada at the weekend due to suspension, with James replacing him after recovering from injury.

Both midfielders are available for the midweek encounter with Rayo and Ancelotti has hinted they will both feature from the start, with Bale potentially missing out due to a minor injury.

“I could field both Isco and James. They have played together before,” the Madrid coach said at a press conference.

“It is not a debate between the two of them. We are fortunate to have two players like them, it is not a problem. They can play in a number of positions and are very complete.

“Plus Bale has picked up a foot injury and we will have to wait and see whether he can play.

“I said before that Isco is untouchable, but that goes for the entire squad. I think we have the best team in the world.