Real Madrid manager Santiago Solari has dismissed talk of a falling out with midfielder Isco after failing to hand the Spain international a start in his six games since taking charge.
It was a surprise to see Isco omitted altogether from the squad that beat AS Roma 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. Solari spoke to the media ahead of their clash against Valencia on Saturday and played down talk of a rift:
"Honestly, I think there's not really anything to talk about here.
"I spoke the other day.