Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has said he feels he can depend on Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez ahead of the new season amid uncertainty over their futures.
Both players have been linked with moves away from the Santiago Bernabeu, although with the La Liga season starting this weekend, they each remain on Madrid's books.
Following the team's friendly showdown with Roma on Sunday, Zidane was asked about the pair. The Frenchman said he feels he can "count on" both, but he refused to guarantee Bale and James would still be at the club by the time the transfer window closes, per Ryan Benson of Goal:
"James and Bale are players of the squad.