Real Madrid midfielder Isco has defended coach Julen Lopetegui and urged fans to move on from regretting Cristiano Ronaldo's departure.

The Spaniard insists they have the quality to right their recent wrongs

"I miss [Dani] Carvajal, [Gareth] Bale," he said when asked about the Portuguese's absence.

"We can't look for solutions outside the club.

"In this squad we have many talented players so we can't cry over someone who didn't want to be here."

Isco also joined many of his teammates in supporting the coach.

"It would be crazy [to change coach]," he added.

"We have to work and we should throw ourselves forward.

"It is not only about the coach and I am confident that together we can have a great season."