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Ryan Giggs: It Was 'Too Much of a Risk' to Play Gareth Bale in Wales Friendly

Bleacher Report | March 21, 2019

Related Topics: Slovakia, Trinidad and Tobago, Wales, Real Madrid CF, Manchester United F.C., Ben Woodburn, Ryan Giggs, Gareth Bale, Celta Vigo

Ryan Giggs has defended his decision to leave Gareth Bale out of Wales' 1-0 friendly win against Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday.

The former Manchester United star said he was not prepared to risk the Real Madrid star ahead of Sunday's UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia:

BBC Sport Wales

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Per the Press Association's Phil Blanche (h/t MailOnline), Giggs said:

"Gareth got his first 90 minutes in three months [against Celta Vigo] and took part in a little bit of training on Monday.

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