James Rodriguez has been able to joke about his lack of action at Real Madrid.
The midfielder has found a way back into the first team since the LaLiga restart.
The Colombia international, who just started against Real Sociedad for his first LaLiga minutes since October, explained that he needs more minutes on the pitch to show off his quality.
"[Why don't I play] is a good question and I would also like to know," he told Gol Caracol when asked that question in an interview, laughing as he did so.
"When you win important titles with players you have trusted and when you have the core, it is difficult to change.
"Also, it is complicated when your coach does not give you minutes permanently, it becomes difficult.
"It is complex to show your abilities in a few minutes, you cannot do everything you know.
"Those who are in the world of football know what I am talking about."
James has been criticised by many in the last few months for his professionalism at Los Blancos, but he disputed this.
"A lot of things are said about me and almost all are lies," he continued.
"What bothers me most is that my professionalism is doubted.
"I do not accept that.
"I am very professional, that is why I have gotten to where I am.
"People who are next to me and have worked with me know what I am talking about.
"I take care of myself like no one else.
"I train a lot in my day-to-day life.
"I always want to improve."
The Colombia international went on to discuss his relationship with Zinedine Zidane, his current role and what the future holds for him.
"There was never any problem [with Zidane]," he added.
"Every coach has their tastes.
"We have a normal working relationship.
"I don't have a central role, but I am training and working for when it is my turn, so I can do well.
"I am also thinking about the future, that wherever I am I have to perform at my highest level.
"I don't know what will happen in the future, but if they give me a choice then I would choose a club where I could show my abilities and my potential."
