Jose Mourinho says he is "totally convinced" about Gareth Bale's ability and says the winger's limited role at Tottenham is down to a lack of match fitness.
Bale has made only four Premier League appearances in 2021, starting just once.
Despite the 31-year-old's struggles since his return to north London from Real Madrid, the Spurs coach is happy to have him in his squad and hopes he can play a bigger role this season.
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What did Mourinho say about Bale?
“He doesn’t need to convince me of anything. I am totally convinced about everything," Mourinho said.