Former Newcastle star Faustino Asprilla has hit out at Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane over his lack of 'respect' for his compatriot James Rodriguez.
Real signed the Colombian for £55million after a stunning World Cup campaign in 2014 but have only started him four times this season.
Asprilla admits he can't comprehend why Rodriguez has been given so little playing time and even claimed that the 28-year-old has been too patient with Zidane.
'James isn't irresponsible,' the former Colombia forward told Blu Radio. 'He trains every day, just like everyone else.
'The coaches say that all players are the same to give motivation to substitutes, but they have three or four who always play.
'At Real Madrid, there are players who come from lower down and who come up.
'Don't tell me that the top scorer of a World Cup is below Mariano or whoever in the pecking order.
'There's a need for a little respect. James is patient, but I would tell Zidane to eat s**t!'