Zinedine Zidane would not reveal whether James Rodriguez will start for Real Madrid this weekend against Deportivo La Coruna.

Several first-team faces are being rested for the game, and it was expected the Colombia would be handed a chance from the start. However, Zidane has refused to confirm as such.

"I don't want James to leave, but for the match you are going to have to wait until Saturday for the starting line-up."

James was impressive in Wednesday's Champions League draw against Borussia Dortmund, but it seems he will need to keep up the hard work to earn a place in the team this weekend.

However, he did insist the Colombia international would not be leaving in January despite having struggled to nail down a regular place in the team.

"James won't be leaving the club," added Zidane.