Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says Gareth Bale's season has reached a "crucial moment," but he will not use him as a striker despite the loss of the "irreplaceable" Harry Kane.
Bale has been used as a striker by Wales, but Mourinho says that role is not under consideration for his club.
"I don't think Gareth is a striker, I don't think he likes to play as a striker," he said.
Mourinho says Bale, who is on a season loan from Real Madrid, has made clear that he prefers to play on the right wing.
"It was something that we spoke when we joined us, he was very objective with me, by saying he doesn't feel he is a left winger like he was before, he doesn't feel like he is a No 10 like he was before, too," he said.