Real Madrid

Iker Casillas itching to play

By Michael Penkman, Reporter | 26 April 2013

Iker Casillas says that his working relationship with Jose Mourinho is "respectful", even if the two do not see eye to eye on a personal level.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas has described his professional relationship with manager Jose Mourinho as "respectful".

The 31-year-old has lost his place in the team to Diego Lopez this season, with reports suggesting that there is a rift between the Spaniard and the Portuguese coach.

Casillas admitted that the two do not see eye to eye on a personal level, but the good of the club comes first.

"Our professional relationship is very respectful, but on the personal side it is obvious that we don't have the same relationship," Sky Sports News quotes Casillas as saying. "I don't think we need to keep going round in circles. I will say again, above everything is the club.

"I think it is obvious that I am OK to play. After three months without playing, I am like a kid wanting to make his debut.

"I won't desist for one moment. It is good for Diego Lopez because I will push him and he won't relax. He has had very good performances. He has helped the team get to where it is."

The Spanish number one made his Los Blancos debut in 1999.