Real Madrid star Isco is nearing a full return as he steps up his recovery from appendicitis surgery.

The 26-year-old last played against Espanyol in La Liga on September 22nd and has missed Real’s last four matches – three of which ended in defeat.

Isco trained on his own on Tuesday and will continue to ease back into action, with one eye on selection for Los Blancos next game against Levante on October 20.