Zinedine Zidane has confirmed that both Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez are fit and available to feature in the Copa del Rey Round of 32 clash against Unionistas. The pair were left out of the 2-1 win over Sevilla at the weekend, but Zidane insists they were rested due to injuries and not dropped. The duo are therefore in contention to feature against the Segunda Division B side, with Zidane expected to heavily rotate his squad in order to protect his star players. Speaking in his pre-match press conference, the Real Madrid boss said: “They haven't disappeared, they were both injured the other day.”When asked if Bale is fit, he replied: “Yes and so is James, they're both ready to play.”While Bale and Rodriguez are available for selection, Eden Hazard is unlikely to be risked as he continues his recovery from a foot injury. JUST IN: Eden Hazard targeting Man City showdown for Real Madrid comeback after injury - EXCLUSIVE

Source: Express January 22, 2020 06:00 UTC