Zinedine Zidane spoke in the press room at the NRG Stadium in Houston the day before the team's opening game in the International Champions Cup. The coach thanked everyone for their messages of support after the death of his brother: "I wanted to say thanks for the messages of support that I've had over the last few days for my brother. Many thanks, above all, to the people who have been around me, it was important". He then spoke about the game against Bayern, which will be played on Saturday night through to Sunday Morning (2am CEST, Realmadrid TV): "We have three friendly matches but what we want is to try to play well. After ten days of work we're looking forward to playing".



"We know that physically we're not at 100% yet. The matches allow us to get right in time for the season. I'm happy, we've worked very well and that's what we came for. The most important thing in pre-season is to work hard. I have to congratulate all the players because they have worked very well. We're looking forward to starting the matches because the players want to play and we're ready".



The new signings adapting

"I'm very happy, I'm not going to say surprised because it's not the word. It's not easy when you get to a new club. They are very hardworking people and I'm happy with what they are doing. They're very good and it's a bonus for us".



Hazard

"He's a determining player. He scores goals and makes a difference. He's shown it throughout his career and now we have him. We will take advantage of his qualities. I'm very happy with him. Eden needed a club like Real Madrid to improve. This club has something special and we all know it. When I arrived at Real Madrid, I was 29 years old and I still had a lot left. I spent five years as a player and improved things. Eden's situation is the same. We know the type of player he is and that he can give us a lot".



Squad

"We have to respect things. What I can say is that with the club we know what we want, and we know that until the 31st we can make changes with departures and players coming in. The important thing is that the players who are here have worked very well from the start. What encourages me is how well those who are with us have worked".



Bale

"Him staying in not a problem. I can't say that the player is a problem. He has a contract, he is here and what I can say is that anything could happen. I have to respect all the players, he is with us and he is a Real Madrid player. We will see what will happen. His role has not changed compared to in June".