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Zinedine Zidane rules out January exit for Vinicius Junior

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The teenage Brazilian forward has seen his game time at the Bernabeu limited this season.

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has ruled out a January loan move for Vinicius Junior.

The teenage Brazilian forward has seen his game time limited this season and has not started a match for Los Blancos since the defeat loss at Mallorca almost two months ago.

The arrivals of Eden Hazard and Rodrygo have pushed Vinicius Junior down the pecking order at the Bernabeu, prompting speculation he could head elsewhere when the transfer window opens.

But Zidane told a press conference: "He's not going anywhere, he'll stay here.

The injury is not as serious as first feared but Zidane could not put a date on his return.

"I can't give you a date. It's nothing serious," said Zidane. "I can tell you he took a good whack and has a slight sprain. His recovery will depend day to day."

Gareth Bale came on to replace Hazard and received some whistles from the home fans, although nothing like the reception he received in the aftermath of his recent "Wales. Golf. Madrid" flag celebration.

The 30-year-old was agonisingly close to scoring a late winner only to see a free-kick come back off a post.

Gareth Bale (right) enjoyed himself on Wales duty (Nick Potts/PA)

"We're behind him and so are the fans," said Zidane. "We have to continue like this because it's not going to have much impact on how we play.

"The important thing is to show we're here and willing to keep going despite any difficulties. That's part and parcel of being a footballer.

"The key is that everyone offers the support needed by every single player, that really is most important."

Real, who are joint top of LaLiga with Barcelona, travel to an Alaves side lying 13th on Saturday afternoon.

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