Mourinho spoke at a press conference to discuss Tottenham's match against West Ham on Sunday (5:30 pm CEST). The duel is essential for Londoners, who want to be hooked to the top positions (they are sixth with seven points). And it is also very special for one circumstance: it may mean the return of Bale, on loan from Madrid, after overcoming his physical problems.
“Of course he wants to play. I wanted to play from the day he arrived but it was not possible. I'm not going to tell you if he's going to play or not. What I will tell you is that it is working very well. He's working in the way that he probably hasn't been able to for some time. ” Mourinho assured. “The planning of the last sessions focused a lot on him. His condition is good. If he plays on Sunday or Thursday, we have not made a decision yet. Every player is a very important player, but Gareth's situation is very special because of his history at this club. We care about him as much as he does about Tottenham. “
He also spoke about what Reguilón said about Bale: “We are all happy with that. It was great to hear from Sergio Reguilón, who was in the dressing room with him in Madrid, that Gareth seems like a different boy. If you can go home and share that happiness with your family, then that's great. “
The Portuguese valued Bale's role in the team: “We have a squad where each player has to fight a lot for a place in the team. I think you can see Son and Bale playing together, and also the two together on the bench., and also the two of them enjoying hot tea in the box. I have so many good options that I refuse to say that whatever is the first option. “