Isco had not started in Real Madrid's previous seven gamesRafael van der Vaart says it is "crazy" Isco does not to start for Real Madrid and says the midfielder is the "best player in the world". In an interview with Spanish publication Marca, former Real midfielder Van der Vaart admitted he was shocked by Isco's continued omission: "It's crazy for me, he is the best player in the world. Jose Mourinho has been backed to return to Real by Rafael van der VaartJose Mourinho, who is without a job after being sacked by Manchester United, has long been linked with a return to the Bernabeu. In Holland we like direct people," Van der Vaart added. "He's able to tell you that 'you don't play' and I would like to see him return to Madrid.

Source: Sky sports January 16, 2019 21:33 UTC