Gareth Bale can't play 90 minutes every game, according to Jose Mourinho, who says he has to "manage" the Tottenham winger's time on the pitch.
Bale, who returned to Spurs on loan from Real Madrid in September, is currently enjoying a hot streak in front of goal which has helped Mourinho's side re-emerge as top-four contenders.
However, the Welshman flattered to deceive in the first half of the season amid struggles to maintain full fitness, and his manager is wary of overplaying him heading into a crucial period of fixtures.