Zidane: Bale Flag Controversy Is 'The Past'
Gareth Bale incurred the wrath of Real Madrid when he posed with a provocative flag last month, but Zinedine Zidane insists the Welshman is still an integral part of his team.
Gareth Bale is "an important player" for Real Madrid, says Zinedine Zidane.
The Welshman was recently jeered at the Santiago Bernabeu after angering fans for celebrating in front of a Wales flag with the words: "WALES. GOLF. MADRID... IN THAT ORDER".
Madrid travel to Camp Nou on Wednesday for the first El Clasico of the season - a game previously postponed due to political unrest in Catalonia - and Zidane has hinted that Bale could play a major role for Los Blancos.
Asked about the flag incident, Zidane said: "That's the past. Bale is with us, he's training well and he's one more player."
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