GARETH BALE HAS handed Real Madrid a fitness boost ahead of their Champions League clash with Liverpool after returning to training following a hip injury.
The Wales international was an unused substitute in Real’s 5-0 victory at Levante three weeks ago and has missed the wins over Liverpool, Barcelona and Granada.
However, the 25-year-old appears to be nearing a comeback after taking part in Real’s final training session before their return match with the Reds in Europe on Tuesday.
“Bale joined the group for the week’s last training session, during which Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcelo worked alone and performed running drills out on the pitch,” read a statement on Real’s website.
“Bale completed a series of demanding dribbling, passing and shooting circuits.”
Madrid did not confirm if the 25-year-old would be available to face Brendan Rodgers’ men at the Santiago Bernabeu as they bid for a repeat of the 3-0 win at Anfield last week.
Bale will have to fight off competition from Isco and James Rodriguez for a place in Carlo Ancelotti’s starting XI, with both players shining in his absence.
Outstanding achievement from a very down to earth and humble man. KoH!
Well done Bradser. Fantastic achievement. 4 in a row next up. Let’s not forget we were 8 points behind Derry early in the season too.
A couple of weeks ago when we lost a game you had people on here asking “wheres all the rovers fans now?” I said we were resting ahead of the title celebrations. Wonder where they all are now.
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Brilliant achievement. Wrapping it up early hopefully means he’ll go full strength and have a proper go at Gent on Thursday now too
@The Logic: a win on Thursday would be worth 5 times the prize money for winning the league. Literally the difference in getting a couple of top players into the club on long term deals.
Congratulations to Stephen Bradley, his staff and his squad and off course, all the Rovers family. Thoroughly deserved.
Proper soccer man. Well done.
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