Real Madrid midfielder Isco has not enjoyed the best of starts to the 2018-19 season. After being ruled out due to an appendix injury, the Spaniard has struggled for playing time under new coach Santiago Solari.

However, the former Malaga man can find some solace in what Spain boss Luis Enrique had to say about him.

“I like him a lot and he was at a really high level at the World Cup,” Luis Enrique said when asked about Isco at the Premios Quini awards night in Gijon.

“His quality is undeniable.

“His form and minutes will determine his chances [of being called up to the next squad], but I have already called him up many times so you can look at my actions more than my words.

“Right now it is December and there are three months until the next squad list.”