adminMADRID. — Real Madrid midfielder Gareth Bale has been sidelined with a thigh strain for the second time in a matter of weeks, the club confirmed yesterday.
Bale had already been left out of Real coach Carlo Ancelotti’s 21-man squad for their Champions League encounter with FC Copenhagen at the Santiago Bernabeu after he was unable to train on Tuesday.
“After tests carried out today on Gareth Bale a muscle strain in his left thigh was diagnosed,” said a statement on the club’s website.
Real didn’t put any specific time on how long they expected the Welshman to be sidelined, merely adding that his return would depend upon his recovery in the next few days.
Bale also missed La Liga games against Getafe on September 22 and Elche three days later due to a similar injury. The 24-year-old is yet to play a full 90 minutes for Madrid following his reportedly world record-breaking move from Tottenham Hotspur last month. — AFP.
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