adminLONDON. — Gareth Bale is not certain to start for Real Madrid despite being the world’s most expensive soccer player, says assistant coach Paul Clement. Wales international Bale (24), who joined the Spanish side for £85.3m from Tottenham, could make his debut at Villarreal on September 14.
But Clement told BBC Sport: “There’s a lot of competition for places – no-one will be guaranteed anything.
“Coach Carlo Ancelotti has a clear idea how to use him but things can change.”
Bale began his career as a left-back at Southampton before going to Spurs where he was first employed in the same position before moving further up the pitch.
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas then used him in an even more advanced role, giving him freedom to roam along the forward line. He was the club’s top scorer last season, with 21 goals in the league.
Former Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo, like Bale, has moved further up the field during his career.
He found the net 34 times for Real in La Liga last season and scored his 200th goal for the club in May in just his fourth season with the Bernabeu outfit. — BBC Sport.
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