Spurs stars ‘left surprised’ by the lack of first-team action Gareth Bale has had under Jose Mourinho with just one Premier League start to his name this season after ‘impressing in training’
- Jose Mourinho’s sparing use of Bale has taken several Spurs players by surprise
- Senior Spurs players have been impressed with Bale’s performances in training
- They have expressed their sympathy to Bale following his lack of involvement
- Bale has played just 161 minutes of Premier League football and made one start
Jose Mourinho‘s sparing use of Gareth Bale has taken several Tottenham players by ‘surprise’.
Senior figures within the Tottenham squad have been impressed with Bale’s performance level in training since his arrival from Real Madrid in September.
As a result, they have expressed their sympathy for the Welshman following his lack of involvement – having only featured in four Premier League fixtures since his return.
Jose Mourinho’s sparing use of Gareth Bale has taken several Spurs players by surprise
According to ESPN, several members of the Tottenham squad are shocked that Bale has only played 161 minutes of Premier League football and made one start under Mourinho.
Bale had hoped to revive his career during a season-long loan spell at Spurs, however, the Welshman’s time at Tottenham as been plagued by injury.
Senior Tottenham players have been impressed with Bale’s performances during training
Bale’s team-mates expressed their sympathy to the striker following his lack of involvement
Upon his arrival, Bale was ruled out of action for almost a month with a knee injury – before eventually making his debut against West Ham after 72 minutes.
Bale did, however, show a glimpse of his former self when he scored his first goal back on November 1 against Brighton.
Although the striker failed to continue such form, scoring just two goals – against LASK and the Potters – since.
As a result, Bale could be set for a return to Real Madrid as Tottenham are ‘not considering’ a second loan move for the striker.
