Bale back in Real Madrid squad to face Roma as James misses out
The HinduZinedine Zidane named Gareth Bale in his squad for the first time in four matches, but there was still no place for James Rodriguez as Real Madrid flew to Italy ahead of its clash with Roma. READ: Tottenham 3-1 Aston Villa: Ndombele's debut stunner sets up Kane late show Bale did not feature in friendlies against Tottenham, Fenerbahce and Salzburg, but was named in the squad to face Roma along with fellow forwards Eden Hazard, Karim Benzema, Luka Jovic and Vinicius Junior. The absence of James from the Madrid squad means the Colombia international's future remains unclear, with Napoli and Atletico Madrid both reportedly interested in signing him. Meanwhile, a hamstring injury keeps close-season signing Ferland Mendy on the sidelines as Madrid plays its last pre-season fixture before Saturday's LaLiga opener at Celta Vigo.