Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has been rested for the Spanish champions' Primera Liga match against Getafe on Sunday. Los Merengues coach Bernd Schuster opted to exclude the Dutch frontman in order to have him fresh for the UEFA Champions League clash against Lazio on Wednesday. Gonzalo Higuain was also rested while Michel Salgado and Roberto Soldado weren't included in the squad for technical reasons, according to the club's official website. "Naturally, tomorrow's lineup will be the determined by the game with Lazio because it will take place only three days after tomorrow's fixture," Schuster told the pre-match press conference. Meanwhile, the German tactician said consistency is the key for Robinho to show his caliber. The Brazilian forward has lost his regular place recently as Schuster favored Higuain. "He can be an important player. We have to balance his style a bit. We don't want him to be brilliant for ten minutes and then vanish from the game for another ten." "He is in perfect shape and he will find his spot on the team throughout the season," the former Getafe coach added.
