Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane is prepared to see Isco depart in January.

Isco has played just 13 minutes in the Champions League this season and failed to get off the bench against Barcelona, Sevilla or Atletico Madrid.

All this hints at Zidane pushing Isco towards a January exit from the club, says Marca.

The 28-year-old has a contract until 2022 but it seems clear that he has fallen out of favour and his future lies elsewhere.

Zidane has been a long-time fan of Isco and at one time he was a key player for the French manager, but while his message in the press room remains the same, the one he is sending out on the pitch speaks for itself.

The final straw may have come in the game against Cadiz, when Isco started but was replaced at half time.

Isco has lost importance at Madrid and Zidane is holding the door open for him.