Chelsea, Arsenal alerted as Zidane warns James of limited Real Madrid role

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has casts fresh doubt on James Rodriguez's future.

With Chelsea and Arsenal circling, Zidane refuses to deny that James will struggle for a game this season - and the situation could leave him unsettled.

The coach stated on Friday: "James is a player of Madrid.

"When I answer this question, it looks like he will leave. This is a player of Real and he has a contract. It is certain that he'll play less and it can be a problem. What I always try to do is that players feel important. James is set at the same level as the rest of the group.



"Lately, I have not spoken with either James or with others. I speak with the group. But to answer the question, lately I have not spoken with James..."