Published 16:10 IST, October 26th 2020

Real Madrid midfielder Isco caught on camera hitting out at Zidane over lack of minutes

Real Madrid midfielder Isco was caught slamming Zinedine Zidane for his lack of game time and his substitution policy since his return to the club.

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Real Madrid turned tide around in El Clasico clash after two successive defeats that pre-dated ir trip to Camp u. Zinedine Zidane continued his undefeated reign as visiting manr at u Camp, becoming first Real Madrid manr to achieve feat. While team has been receiving praise for its performance over weekend, Isco was captured slamming Frenchman for his lack of game time. 

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Isco transfer talks reignite as midfielder's struggle for game time continues 

Isco was one of major faces of Real Madrid squad that won Champions League thrice in a row in Zidane's first manrial stint. However, Spaniard has fallen down pecking order since Zidane's return during business end of 2018-19 season. 

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previous season saw Isco sit on sidelines for quite a while due to his injury issues but situation stood unchanged when he returned to complete fitness and he saw himself largely restricted to bench. Isco, who was once counted as a pillar in Zidane's XI, failed to bag a single minute against Barcelona last Saturday. 

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Isco slams Zidane's substitution policy

lack of game time has constantly been worrying Isco. With just four appearances this season, Isco feels unwanted at Bernabeu. A Movistar video from El Clasico appeared to capture Isco's complaints. Spain international is seen slamming Zidane's substitution policy, furr fueling transfer speculation.

Moreover, Marcelo is seen laughing at complaints while Luka Modric smiles at Isco's words. tably, manr is often kwn to introduce changes only during final 10 minutes of game. Hitting out at same, Isco states that Zidane introduces him in game only after 80th minute. He goes on to assert that he is subbed off by 50th or 60th minute if he mans to start a game.

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Reports claim that Isco's lack of defensive work has led to his diminishing value in dressing room. se concerns were echoed in Sergio Ramos' post-match interaction with media after win at Barcelona. Real Madrid skipper asserted that team's defensive work led to his side's win against Catalan giants. He insisted that intensity and attitude in football cant be compromised upon and he expects team to maintain this approach through course of season. 

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El Clasico highlights: Sergio Ramos shines, Los Blancos sit second in LaLiga standings

Meanwhile, Los Blancos midfielders Federico Valverde and Luka Modric scored at u Camp and a spot-kick from Ramos compounded ir efforts as y sealed three points in latest El Clasico. Ansu Fati scored only goal for Barcelona in ir humiliating defeat. With victory, Real Madrid climb up to second in LaLiga standings and will next take on Borussia Monchengladbach in Champions League on Tuesday night. 

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16:10 IST, October 26th 2020