Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is happy counting on Gareth Bale and Isco this season.
Ancelotti says the pair are in his plans for the new campaign.
He said, “He's a great player. Perhaps he hasn't been at his best at times, but I've been impressed with what I've seen, he's trained every day. If he does well on the pitch he'll be in the team, but if he doesn't someone else will be.
"There's competition for every position and this is good as it provides motivation. He's done well this first month, but we'll see how he does on the pitch.
“He's also started well. He's committed, shown desire and is ready to play. I can't make a comparison with recent years because I haven't been here. But from what I've seen, Isco can compete to play in every game. The young players will be ready because I'm going to need them too.
"We've been training well with Castilla and I speak to Raúl every day about how they're progressing. I was surprised by how many talented young players there are."