'They're still not ready': Zinedine Zidane reiterates Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez are not match fit despite international call-ups

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Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has reiterated both Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez are not match fit despite their international call-ups this week.

Bale has been included by Ryan Giggs in the Wales squad while Rodriguez was also picked for Colombia's upcoming fixtures during the international break.

But Zidane has revealed that the pair are not ready to feature for Real Madrid in their clash against Eibar on Saturday evening.

Zinedine Zidane (C) has reiterated both Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez are not match fit

Bale has been included by Ryan Giggs in the Wales squad for Euro 2020 qualifiers

'They aren't injured, but they're not available to play,' Zidane said on Friday.

They're going to join up with their national teams, then they have five or six days and we'll see if they're ready to play for their countries or not. 

'They're not injured, they're out on the [training] pitch. They're still not training with the group, though, so they're unable to play tomorrow. I don't decide, they do. They're still not ready.'

While Rodriguez was also picked for Colombia's upcoming fixtures during international break