Sergi Barjuan: Isco is a player who might interest Barcelona LaLiga Santander - Real Madrid The No.22 isn't playing under Solari

Santiago Solari's decision to leave Isco out of Real Madrid's squad on Tuesday night has sparked a debate about his future and Sergi Barjuan joked that there could be an opportunity for him to end up at Barcelona.

The midfielder hasn't started once under Solari in six matches, with the Roma match being the latest disappointment for him.

"I don't know how each coach manages their starting line-up and backups, but it's true that coaches are there to take decisions," he said of the Isco situation on Radio MARCA.

"Solari took a decision.

"From Barcelona's point of view, he is a player who could interest them because he plays with touch and can link up with people well.

"With this, we're speaking a little bit in a joking manner.

"In the end, the season is long and Real Madrid will have a lot of matches and will need everyone."

Barjuan played for Barcelona for almost a decade, as well as representing Atletico Madrid.