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Sky Sports breaking news Gareth Bale ruled out for Wales

For both Wales Qualifiers

03/10/17


Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has been ruled out of Wales' crucial World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and the Republic of Ireland with a calf strain.

Real manager Zinedine Zidane had played down concerns about Bale's fitness, saying he rested him for Sunday's win over Espanyol as a precaution.

Bale joined the Wales squad on Monday and, despite sitting out training, it had been hoped he would be fit.

But the 28-year-old's injury means he will not travel to Georgia.

Barnsley striker Tom Bradshaw has been called up to Wales the squad in his place.

Bale's absence in Tbilisi on Friday and in Cardiff for the visit of the Republic of Ireland three days later is a huge blow to Welsh hopes of qualifying for a first World Cup since 1958.

Wales are second in Group D, trailing leaders Serbia by four points with two matches remaining.

Second place could be enough to earn Chris Coleman's team a place in the play-offs, which will see eight of the nine runners-up in qualifying groups play for four remaining places in Russia 2018.

In order to secure a play-off place, Wales would realistically need at least four points from the games against Georgia and the Republic of Ireland.

Their chances of doing so will be harmed by the injury to Bale, who has scored four goals so far in this campaign. Wales have failed to win a match without the Real Madrid forward since 2013, drawing three and losing three matches in his absence.

The former Tottenham player has also been in fine form for Real, scoring a brilliant goal in last week's 3-1 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund before being forced off with the muscular problem which has sidelined him for this month's qualifiers.

Bale was in Cardiff on Monday to receive his players' player of the year award at the Football Association of Wales' annual ceremony.

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Oh well players are going to really step up now.

Its a huge blow but as you say the other players have to raise there game

fit yesterday..not fit this morning...strange.

Real Madrids pressure maybe

Real Madrids pressure maybe

Zidane seemed quite chilled about it.
obviously gutted, didnt see that coming

Arise sir Ben woodburn - no pressure lad
It's a blow, but, we can get something out of both games as long as we don't lose Ramsey, which means he must not get booked in Georgia. That is where; I think, we are knackered. So, go all out for win in Georgia, and all out for a draw against Ireland and take the play off imo, a win is not an easy task but we are capable with Ramsey and Allen bossing the midfield, just can't afford for one of them to have an off day.

It wouldn't surprise me if this is all a lie.
He'll miss Fridays game but I can see him being fit for Ireland.
They'd have set up expecting Bale not to play.

How strange was rested on wkend says zidane but now unfit? Psychological warfare maybe as he miraculously recovers for mon!

How strange was rested on wkend says zidane but now unfit? Psychological warfare maybe as he miraculously recovers for mon!

I thought this but I've just read that Tom Bradshaw has replaced Bale.

Can they change the squad after Friday nights game or is that It?

How strange was rested on wkend says zidane but now unfit? Psychological warfare maybe as he miraculously recovers for mon!

I thought this but I've just read that Tom Bradshaw has replaced Bale.

Can they change the squad after Friday nights game or is that It?

Think you can draft in if there are any injuries. Can't swap now tactically.

Real Madrids pressure maybe

Maybe they (Madrid) have played a blinder here?

Let Bale go and be assessed (he was in Wales to collect his FAW award anyway) in the knowledge he would be ruled out and no one could say they held him back leaving room for suspicion!

Seems Gareth Bale's injury is genuine and he will miss both games! That's not good news for Wales but the team have the players and resilience to go out there and get at least a draw, which will leave a mouth-watering final game against the Republic of Ireland

Totally agree, get the young man on there, still think we are more than capable to beat both teams without Bale.

Arise sir Ben woodburn - no pressure lad
It's a blow, but, we can get something out of both games as long as we don't lose Ramsey, which means he must not get booked in Georgia. That is where; I think, we are knackered. So, go all out for win in Georgia, and all out for a draw against Ireland and take the play off imo, a win is not an easy task but we are capable with Ramsey and Allen bossing the midfield, just can't afford for one of them to have an off day.

The last 2 Wales games we carried him.might not be as big a loss as many might think

The last 2 Wales games we carried him.might not be as big a loss as many might think

I thought that as well - but just to have him in the side seems to lift the rest of the players. We will find out Fiday and next Monday - fingers, legs, hands and toes crossed

How strange was rested on wkend says zidane but now unfit? Psychological warfare maybe as he miraculously recovers for mon!

I thought this but I've just read that Tom Bradshaw has replaced Bale.

Can they change the squad after Friday nights game or is that It?

Think you can draft in if there are any injuries. Can't swap now tactically.

Cheers

The last 2 Wales games we carried him.might not be as big a loss as many might think

I thought that as well - but just to have him in the side seems to lift the rest of the players. We will find out Fiday and next Monday - fingers, legs, hands and toes crossed

Huge blow. At 50% he's still the most influential player on the pitch. Always likely create from nothing. We haven't won a game that he's missed for 4 years. Was really looking forward to this trip but right now I feel sick.

Hope it doesn't end up like those Scotland games BITD.

It wouldn't surprise me if this is all a lie.
He'll miss Fridays game but I can see him being fit for Ireland.
They'd have set up expecting Bale not to play.

I was thinking this as well, maybe he's got a slight injury and they thought it's to much of a risk both games, and with the travel so rest him so he's fit for the Ireland game. I'm probably wrong but fingers crossed

Sky Sports breaking news Gareth Bale ruled out for Wales

For both Wales Qualifiers

03/10/17


Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has been ruled out of Wales' crucial World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and the Republic of Ireland with a calf strain.

Real manager Zinedine Zidane had played down concerns about Bale's fitness, saying he rested him for Sunday's win over Espanyol as a precaution.

Bale joined the Wales squad on Monday and, despite sitting out training, it had been hoped he would be fit.

But the 28-year-old's injury means he will not travel to Georgia.

Barnsley striker Tom Bradshaw has been called up to Wales the squad in his place.

Bale's absence in Tbilisi on Friday and in Cardiff for the visit of the Republic of Ireland three days later is a huge blow to Welsh hopes of qualifying for a first World Cup since 1958.

Wales are second in Group D, trailing leaders Serbia by four points with two matches remaining.

Second place could be enough to earn Chris Coleman's team a place in the play-offs, which will see eight of the nine runners-up in qualifying groups play for four remaining places in Russia 2018.

In order to secure a play-off place, Wales would realistically need at least four points from the games against Georgia and the Republic of Ireland.

Their chances of doing so will be harmed by the injury to Bale, who has scored four goals so far in this campaign. Wales have failed to win a match without the Real Madrid forward since 2013, drawing three and losing three matches in his absence.

The former Tottenham player has also been in fine form for Real, scoring a brilliant goal in last week's 3-1 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund before being forced off with the muscular problem which has sidelined him for this month's qualifiers.

Bale was in Cardiff on Monday to receive his players' player of the year award at the Football Association of Wales' annual ceremony.

That's the end of that then !!!

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