One of Cristiano Ronaldo's teammates has admitted he is currently not good enough to play for Real Madrid, despite being completely match fit.
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Fabio Coentrao, who alongside Ronaldo and Pepe is one of three Portuguese players in Zinedine Zidane's squad, joined Los Blancos for €30 million (R428 million) but failed to make the left-back spot his own, and has struggled with injuries over the last two seasons.
The 29-year-old has now suggested that he might not have the level that is required by Real at the moment.
"We should all admit our limitations at some point in our lives and I feel that right now this club demands a level of play I'm not at," he said, as quoted byMarca.
"I'm completely recovered (from injury) and training completely normally. If I am not playing at this point in time it is because of the coach.
"I'm training every day and I'll continue to push myself because I'm still alive. I'm not going to let my head drop.
"But I'm in no condition to play for Real Madrid. I want to return to my best next season.
"I have a contract with Real Madrid until 2019, so if they continue to count on me, perfect - if not I'll choose my own path.
"I hope to play three or four more years at the highest level. I know I can do it."
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It has been rumoured that Coentrao, who has made 104 appearances for the Spanish giants, will leave the club at the end of the season and Real will target a new left-back to compete with Marcelo for the starting spot.
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