Fabio Capello has hinted that he could relent and select David
Beckham again for Real Madrid - provided he proves his fitness and
attitude.
Capello did claim that Beckham would never play for the club again
after the former England captain signed a deal with MLS side LA
Galaxy without consulting the Spaniards first.
Beckham was again absent from Real's squad to face Villarreal at
the weekend, but Capello claims a knee injury, rather than any
lingering dispute with the player, was the reason for his
omission.
"I can only select players that have trained and he hasn't trained
today [Friday] because of a knee problem," said Capello.
"I don't have any friends or enemies in the squad, I just select
the best players that are available for each game. As with all the
other players it will depend a lot on his physical
condition."
Capello admits he may have been hasty in drawing a line through the
remainder of Beckham's Real career.
"People can make mistakes," he added. "But these are decisions made
by the whole coaching team and it will depend on what all three of
us decide to do.
"When I see that he is in good shape and has a good attitude then
he can form part of the team, but he has to show it."