Jose Mourinho has told Football London that Gareth Bale will be starting for Tottenham Hotspur against Antwerp this evening, after he has improved so much in training.
Bale arrived at Tottenham in the summer, but his impact at the club has been minimal so far.
Bale has made just two appearances for Tottenham since returning, and was even overlooked as they were chasing a goal against Burnley on Monday evening.
However, Mourinho feels that the Welshman is starting to get up to speed now.
And he has suggested that Bale will be unleashed later, as he has looked so sharp in training.
“Bale is playing. We all have, not just the feeling, but also the data that Bale is arriving,” Mourinho said.
“He is working very hard. He is being quite a great example for everybody. A big guy like him, travelled to Burnley, stayed on the bench for 90 minutes, didn’t play one minute.
“His behaviour as a team guy is incredible. His behaviour as a Tottenham man is remarkable and he is coming.
“I can see just with my eyes but then the scientific data is also coming and he is working very, very well. He is improving, he is improving a lot and I think tomorrow we can see Gareth at a good level and hopefully he can fly because he is working very hard.”
Mourinho’s words will excite Spurs fans, as the prospect of seeing a fully fit Bale back in their line-up remains a tantalising one.
If Bale can prove his fitness this evening, then he could well begin to force his way back into Tottenham’s preferred line-up.
Spurs have been in wonderful attacking form since the start of the season, but there is a feeling that Bale’s inclusion will make them an even more dangerous threat.
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