Carlo Ancelotti talks about where Gareth Bale shall play; comments on Jese Rodriguez's return

Gareth Bale’s return to fitness poses a ‘problem of plenty’ for Ancelotti

Madrid, Nov 8: Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti had praise for in-form striker Karim Benzema and midfielder, Isco, who was recalled to the Spanish national team, before welcoming the return of Welsh winger Gareth Bale, in a press conference on Friday.

"Bale plays on the right because Cristiano is on the left. Changing him over would mean moving Cristiano as well. James has a different style and Bale likes to play deeper and on the right so that he can shoot better”.

Sami Khedira and Jese Rodriguez inch closer to recovery

Ancelotti added that German midfielder Sami Khedira, whose season has been blighted by injury, is also close to a recovery.

"He won't be available Saturday. He will go to play for Germany and get some fitness. It is good for him to play for his country," said the Italian.

Young striker Jese Rodriguez is close to completing his recovery too following an injury to his cruciate knee ligament earlier in the year, according to Ancelotti.

Jese had begun to earn a regular place in the side prior to his injury and was even being talked of as a possible member of the Spanish World Cup squad for last summer's World Cup, so his return would be an important boost for a side that is already packed with top attacking talent, reports Xinhua.

"He started a new phase of his work. He will start to do technical work. For the first week he will work alone, without the ball, and then he'll join the others. It's the final stage of his recovery. We are not in a rush. In a month he'll be ready to play," concluded the Real Madrid coach.