Real Madrid's Gareth Bale Keeps Positive As He Offers Injury Update
Gareth Bale has offered an update on his fitness at Real Madrid after being hit with injury.
Gareth Bale has offered an update on his fitness at Real Madrid after being hit with injury.
The Wales international picked up an ankle injury while facing Sporting CP midweek, and it has since been confirmed he would need surgery.
Not only will Bale miss El Clasico in early December, but he's also unlikely to play again until early 2017.
Bale however, has offered an update from the treatment table to reassure and thank fans.
Real Madrid already confirmed that the player will undergo the surgery next week when in London.
"The Real Madrid Sanitas Medical Services have decided that Gareth Bale will undergo an operation following the traumatic dislocation of the peroneal tendons of his right ankle," a statement read.
"The operation will take place at King Edward VII Hospital in London on Tuesday 29th November by doctor James Calder, under the supervision of the club doctors Jesus Olmo and Mikel Aramberri."
Zinedine Zidane’s side sit top of LaLiga and are now through to the last 16 of the Champions League