Real Madrid attacking midfielder James Rodriguez has blamed his recent lack of playing time on manager Zinedine Zidane - but insisted that the relationship between the pair is not as bad as has been reported in some sections of the media.
The 25-year old has not been able to justify his big-money move as it was expected of him since joining the Spanish side back in 2014.
In an interview with RCN, James defended his relationship with Zidane, saying: "It is not how everyone says. It is a relationship that is fit between a player and a coach. I'm in a club where everyone wants to win and you are always needed to play well. It is the biggest [club] worldwide -- that is Real Madrid."
He admitted: "I want to play more. But hey, there's someone [Zidane] who commands all and it is he who says who plays, who does not play. He takes decisions and he calls the shots. You have to respect all that."
The Colombian has started just two La Liga games all season, coming off the bench a further couple of times as his fitness still remains a slight concern for Los Blancos.
He also cleared some air on his latest knock in the interview, saying: “I am fine. It’s not what they were saying, that I was badly injured. It was only something minor. They need to relax. I am fine and I am training.”
James still has some patience left and believes his situation at the club will change as he is ready to give his best on every chance he is asked to come out on.
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