Real Madrid players are unhappy with the lack of communication from coach Bernd Schuster.

AS says after their dismal Copa del Rey defeat to Real Union on Tuesday night, Schuster did not utter a single word to the players after the game. The German's behaviour was met with disbelief by senior players.

One unnamed player said: "Not once (during the game) did he leave the bench to give us an order. It seems that he does not want to talk to us. Only Manolo (Ruiz) is directing us."

However, despite the complaints, Real's players are united behind Schuster.

"It would not be the solution," said the source when asked about the coach's dismissal.