Zidane: Me, Mbappe's idol? He's the example nowadays Real Madrid Previewed clash at Unionistas

Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe claimed that Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane was his first idol growing up, which led Zidane to state that Mbappe is the player children look up to in 2020.

Rumours continue to swirl about Mbappe potentially ending up at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, and comments such as this only add further weight to that.

"Now he's the example," Zidane said of Mbappe.

"We are examples for those who play football.

"I've been an example because some people liked the way I played."

Alvaro Odriozola was not present for Real Madrid's training session on Tuesday, with Zidane confirming that the right-back may depart the club this month.

"He has an opportunity to leave, so let's wait and see," Zidane noted.

"Anything can happen. I'm not going to take one player away and put another in, I'll tell you that.

"We'll see what happens."

Unionistas de Salamanca will welcome Real Madrid to their 3,000-capacity stadium in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday night in what is a David vs Goliath story, and Zidane is aware of the threat the Segunda Division B side will pose.

"We have the maximum concentration," Zidane stated.

"It's an important competition and we're ready for tomorrow's game.

"We're mentally prepared and we know where we're going to play.

"Maybe for many it's like 10 or 15 years ago, but we're ready."

Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez were not included in Los Blancos' squad for their 2-1 win at home to Sevilla at the weekend, yet Zidane says that he is counting on them both.

"I'm counting on them; they didn't play the other day because of small physical problems," Zidane revealed.

"But now they're available."

Real Madrid completed the signing of Reinier from Flamengo, with the 18-year-old set to join up with Castilla after playing at the CONMEBOL pre-Olympic tournament with Brazil's under-23s, and Zidane has not completely ruled out more players joining the club before January 31.

"I don't think we'll sign anyone, although it's true that anything could happen," he said.

"There could be departures and arrivals until January 31."