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Real Madrid caretaker Solari on Bale, Isco attitude and fitness

Real Madrid caretaker coach Santiago Solari insists he's happy with the attitude of Gareth Bale.

There remains doubts about the Welshman's future at Real.

But Solari says: I've liked what I've seen of him in every position. He's capable of operating down the left, on the right or up front or in the number 10 role or even as left wing-back. What he has to do is steal the show every time he takes to the pitch, just like he did the other night against Viktoria Plzen, when he produced a great performance."

On Isco's fitness, he also stated: "We know all about his quality and what a special player he is in his position. He's training hard to get himself in tip-top shape. It's not easy to come back after a delicate operation. We all know that this game is all about training to the best of your ability to get you performing to your best. My job is to name the team and every professional player is perfectly clear on that. I imagine that he's taken it all with a professional attitude."

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