"He wasn't included in the squad because the club is working on his departure... that's why he didn't play," Zidane told a news conference. "Zidane is a disgrace to speak like that about someone who has done so much for Real," Barnett was quoted as saying by ESPN. "If and when Gareth goes it will be because it is in the best interest of Gareth and nothing to do with Zidane pushing." Zidane, however, said there was nothing personal in his decision to deem Bale surplus to requirements. "We have to make decisions and change things, that's all there is to it.

Source: bd News24 July 21, 2019 12:45 UTC