Spain hat trick hero Isco wants leading role at Madrid

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After nabbing a slick hat-trick in Spain's 6-1 thrashing of Argentina during the worldwide break, former Malaga midfielder Isco admitted in his post match interview to not feeling like he has a central role in Real Madrid's starting XI due to the lack of consistent game time. While Isco did not explicitly say "I want to leave Real Madrid", his comments certainly reveal a despair and frustration at the current goings-on at the club.

"He gives me confidence with minutes, with games", Isco said.

"When you do not have continuity with your team, the matches with the national team give me life". Here, I have the confidence of the coach.

Isco wants to join Zidane's untouchable group of first-choice players and regularly perform alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo and Luka Modric. As shown in footage released by Spanish TV channel Cuatro, La Roja manager Julen Lopetegui even shouted to the referee asking for the game to be brought to an early conclusion to protect his talented side. "And he's happy. Maybe he hasn't been enjoying as central a role here [as he has with Spain], but I've always made it clear to him that he's important".

"I went six months without playing but I knew that if I started playing again, I would have a chance of returning", he said.

The abuse comes after Salamo was accused by Spanish website Don Balon of leading Isco astray on a "vida loca" lifestyle, resulting in a loss of form on the pitch.

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Lopetegui has been tight-lipped about his plans for the World Cup in June but the signs are good for Isco. "The victory can give us a lot", he added.

Spain coach Lopetegui also looked to play down the final scoreline.

Fast forward to the eve of this year's World Cup and things could not be more different.

Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli said Messi's absence was due to fatigue.

"He has kept close proximity to the national team, helping the new guys out".

"I think I will be fit to play Sunday", Costa said. "It can not happen in the World Cup".

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