Wales have received a major boost ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup set to be hosted in Qatar in the next coming weeks.
Talisman Gareth Bale has recovered from injury and is set to feature in the world’s elite football competition.
Wales coach Rob Page revealed the good news in an interview with Sky Sports as preparations for the finals are now heating up.
Since parting ways with La Liga giants Real Madrid, Bale has been struggling for fitness at Los Angeles.
He has only made 10 appearances with two starts to his name.
“He’s fine, I’ve had conversations with him and he’s okay.
Bale is at the age now where he has to manage his body,” Page told Sky Sports.
THE STAR UNDERSTANDS HIS BODY
“He’s got that experience to help him understand his body.
“And how to get him in the best place possible for us.”
If fit, Bale is expected to play a key role for Wales and will be leading the team from attack.
He played an important role in ensuring the European nation make their first appearance at World Cup in 64 years, though it was through playoffs.
To add, he made a great contributions for The Dragons in sealing qualification at the 2016 and 2020 Euro finals respectively.
BALE ON HIS RETURN
Speaking on his return, Bale revealed that his road to fully recovery was a difficult one.
However he pulled through and made it.
“It was difficult, I haven’t played too much football these last three or four weeks because of my back spasm,” said Bale.
“But the most important thing was to get through. I give my all. I was running on empty.”
The skipper has 42 caps to his name, scoring 22 goals in the process for Wales.
Wales were placed in Group B alongside England, Iran and the United States of America.
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