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Isco: I'll make a decision on my future at the end of the season

Mestalla loss epitomises Real Madrid league struggles

Zinedine Zidane may have taken a diplomatic approach to Isco's unhappiness over his lack of playing time in public but behind closed doors there are growing frustrations with the midfielder's agitation.

Having featured in the last two matches, the Spaniard was left out of Wednesday's match with Valencia and the subsequent defeat has been partly blamed by the club hierarchy on Isco unsettling the atmosphere around Los Blancos.

Real have been clear that they won't negotiate the ex-Malaga man's contract until the summer, prompting him to state his own contemplation regarding his future in Madrid.

As ever, Zidane is determined to implement his rotation policy on the squad and Isco will continue to not be an exception, even though his remarks echo James Rodriguez's sentiment at the Club World Cup in December.

The Colombian eventually fell back into line having been denied a January exit, and with the next transfer window not opening until July, Real are unhappy that this new saga could drag on over the vital months ahead.