GARETH BALE is still Wales’ MANE man as he lets his hair down on international duty.
The winger was pictured laughing and joking around in training – as well as showing off his flowing locks.
Gareth Bale decided to let it all out during Wales trainingCredit: Reuters
The Welsh winger is enjoying himself on international dutyCredit: Reuters
International duty is somewhat of a relief for Gareth BaleCredit: PA:Press Association
He looked a million miles away from his usual subdued self at Real Madrid.
Bale is deemed surplus to requirements by Zinedine Zidane – but is happy to see out the remainder of his £650,000-a-week ontract at the Bernabeu.
That expires in the summer of 2022.
There was a smile back on Bale’s face in trainingCredit: Reuters
Ryan Giggs has warned Bale will not get special treatmentCredit: PA:Press Association
The out-of-favour Real Madrid man joked around with Jonny WilliamsCredit: Reuters
Bale has been frozen out by Zidane, playing just 100 minutes of their previous 12 games.
Wales are preparing for their Nations League double-header against Finland in Helsinki on Thursday and Bulgaria at home three days later.
And Bale will be glad to get the chance to get back on the pitch for the Euro 2020 finalists following his Madrid woes.
Boss Ryan Giggs is enjoying working with the players for the fuirst time since the Covid-19 lockdown.
But the Manchester United legend admits he has not been in touch with Bernabeu chief ZZ about the 31-year-old.
The 31-year-old will be hoping to finally see some game timeCredit: Reuters
Bale was put through his paces to test his fitness levelsCredit: PA:Press Association
Wales are preparing for their Nations League double-header against Finland in Helsinki on Thursday and Bulgaria at home three days laterCredit: Reuters
Bale is prepared to sit it out at Real Madrid for another two seasonsCredit: Reuters
He said: “I haven’t spoken to Zidane.
“My French and Spanish isn’t too good. That’s my way out of that one.
“I know Zidane’s English isn’t very good from experience.”
Giggs has previously warned Bale that he will not get any special treatment with Wales.
And the Dragons boss concedes he may have a decision to make on Bale’s game time at next summer’s Euros if his Real Madrid woes continue.
Bale seemed to be in good spirits during the sessionCredit: PA:Press Association
Ryan Giggs is back working with his Welsh wondersCredit: PA:Press Association
Giggs said: “There is no special treatment for anyone. I will look at each case individually.
“It is always something, a player not playing or a late injury. I need to adapt. If it becomes a problem in six months we will have to see. I can’t see it being a problem for these games.
“He is a good professional and always keeps himself fit. I speak to him when he is on camp. He was available for me for every game in the qualifiers. It’s never been a problem so far.
“Is it a worry for me? No. That might change, we will have to see in the future.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
