Pellegrini: I have full support of Real Madrid players

Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini is confident he has the backing of the players.

Pellegrini rapped his squad on Monday morning after their scratchy victory over Sporting Gijon.

He said: "I do not think the players are already thinking about the World Cup. They try to play and are not think thinking about anything other than winning the League."

"As for commitment, I replied the other day: I feel the full backing of the entire squad. The lack of commitment is speculation that comes from outside."