Bale returns to Real Madrid group training
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Real Madrid welcomed Gareth Bale back to group training Sunday, marking the Welsh star’s return after being sidelined for nearly three months with an ankle injury that required surgery in late November.
First day back on the training pitch with the boys! Can’t wait to be back in action now ??? #halamadrid pic.twitter.com/1nSkBwODC3
— Gareth Bale (@GarethBale11) February 12, 2017
Bale was forced off near the hour mark of Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon on Nov. 22 and diagnosed with a “traumatic dislocation of the peroneal tendons in his right ankle.”
He’s missed 17 matches for the club, but could be made available for the upcoming Champions League Round of 16 tilt against Italian outfit Napoli on Feb. 15 at the Santiago Bernabeu.
In just 16 appearances with Real Madrid this season, the 27-year-old has scored seven goals and recorded three assists. His return will be hailed by manager Zinedine Zidane, who turned to Lucas Vazquez in Bale’s absence.
