WalesCaptain Gareth Bale claims he’s on track to be 100% fit for the Qatar trip World CupNovember
Since joining Los Angeles FC this summer, the 33 year-old has made 11 appearances and has scored twice.
He only made two starts in those appearances, MLS club, he insists he will be ready for Wales’ first match of the tournament against USMNT on November 21, with the forward following a specific fitness programme to help him along the way.
He said: “We have a plan in LA with what we’re doing.
“We’re not doing too much straight away.
“Every footballer wants to play as much as they can, but we’re being clever and building myself up for the last important part of the season.
“Hopefully that should put me in great shape for the World Cup. I think I’ll be a lot fitter.
“I haven’t played 90 minutes yet, which is what I’m building up to.
“We’re on a good path to where I want to be. Of course, I want to play 90 minutes as much as I can, but I understand I need to build up to that because I haven’t done it an awful lot in the last few years.
“The most important thing for me is to take each week as it comes.
“Hopefully that will be good enough for me to help LAFC and, ultimately, be ready for the World Cup.”
Bale was approached by many clubs for his services, but he decided to leave the UK to play for LAFC during the summer transfer window.
Wales are getting ready for their Nations League fixture against Belgium PolandThis week.
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