Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has told Gareth Bale he can't rely on him, it has been revealed.

Okdiario says Zidane informed Bale of his decision in a face-to-face meeting. Indeed, Zidane now regards James Rodriguez ahead of the Welshman in his selection pecking order.

Bale hasn't played for Real since the LaLiga restart - and while he has been on the bench for the defeats of Valencia and Real Sociedad, the attacker hasn't even been seen warming up during both games.

And there's now claims Zidane has completely discarded Bale as an option for the remainder of the season.