Zidane: I have a good relationship with Bale and never speak about him leaving Real Madrid Welsh forward's future in doubt

In what has been yet another week of Gareth Bale controversy, Zinedine Zidane has moved to clarify that he does in fact have a good relationship with the Welsh forward and that he never speaks to him about the player possibly leaving Real Madrid.

After Bale was pictured in London just two days before Los Blancos midweek fixture against Leganes on Wednesday, fans were confused as there wasn't public knowledge of another injury for the former Tottenham Hotspur winger.

"We have a good relationship, I've not spoken to him about leaving and he never talks about it either," Zidane explained in his pre-match press conference.

"He had permission from the club to travel, he is away because he's injured. He can't play, and when he is available to play, he does, and he has played many games.

"He tries hard and trains well, but the mess here is created by a lot of talk, but the player is 100 percent committed."

Despite this continued support from his coach, the press continued to probe Zidane over the Welshman's future, yet they received the same answer.

"Bale is a Madrid player and I count on him, when he is back playing we will all be happy," he confirmed.

"There are medical matters and everyone has a right to speak, but there are very qualified people who are working with him and we do things very carefully.

"I believe he is happy with the people working here, I haven't seen him complain much."

Zidane quickly tired of the barrage of questions about Bale's trip to London, especially ahead of a difficult clash with Leganes.

"It's a very simple case," he added.

"He has asked the club for permission for a personal issue.

"I can't go into these things, I'm not giving you bullshit."