The tests carried out by Real Madrid on Gareth Bale have confirmed the worst forecasts. There is an injury to the hamstrings of the right leg. Real Madrid has not issued any official part or information in this regard, as is customary with the Welshman. By express wish of the player, who avails himself of his right to privacy.
Although the seriousness of the injury has not transcended, it is evident, at least, that Bale will not be able to be in the match with Inter in the team's debut in the Champions League this Wednesday or in the next Sunday against Valencia. The next three games, still in September, are against Mallorca, Villarreal and Sheriff.
This new injury represents an important setback in the good start to the season that Bale had had, Undisputed starter for Ancelotti in the first days until the injury appeared in training on Saturday, prior to the match against Celta. Bale was coming off a brilliant hat-trick for Wales.
At 32, Bale is in the last year of his contract with Real Madrid. Author of very important goals that have given titles such as the Cup against Barça (the career with Bartra) and two Champions (Atlético and Liverpool), he is now the highest salary of the squad together with Hazard. Both charge 15 million euros net by season. The Welshman was excited to have a good season with Madrid that would allow him to leave options to renew one more year, even if it were down, with the purpose of arriving in good shape at the Qatar 2022 World Cup that takes place between November and December.