Cristiano Ronaldo's free-kick technique is renowned across the world, but the Real Madrid man has failed to net a single one in La Liga all season.
Despite this, new Bernabeu boss Zinedine Zidane has complete faith in the two-time Ballon d'Or winner, and says he will continue to take Real Madrid's set pieces.
Speaking ahead of his first game in charge of the club, Zidane said: '[Ronaldo] will play out wide, but he will have freedom in his movements.
New Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane (left) has complete faith in Cristiano Ronaldo's set pieces
The Portuguese superstar trains with a smile on his face at the Valdebebas sports city in Madrid on Friday
Zidane will take charge of his first Real Madrid game on Saturday night, against Deportivo La Coruna
'And of course, he will keep taking our free-kicks.'
Real Madrid face Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday night, looking to close the gap on Atletico Madrid and Barcelona above them.
Zidane took over from Rafa Benitez earlier this week, and will have the backing of the Bernabeu supporters when he makes his way to the dugout for the first time.
Much of Madrid's success on the pitch relies upon the likes of Ronaldo, and when asked about the Portuguese forward's future in his first press conference, Zidane was clear in his response.
Ronaldo has failed to score a single free-kick in La Liga this season, only netting one in the Champions League
Ronaldo's free-kick technique is renowned around the world, but he has not fired on all cylinders this term
'He is the soul of this club and the stories make me laugh because while I'm here he is not going to leave.
'He'll play whatever happens. I'm going to give few instructions to Cristiano, his record talks for itself.
'The only thing I want is that he feels happy, at ease.'
With 25 goals in 24 appearances in all competitions this season, few would argue with his impressive record, but Madrid need their star man firing on all cylinders if they are to climb back up the La Liga table.
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