Gareth Bale Wary Of His Fitness For Real Madrid

[Folami David]

Gareth Bale said on Thursday he was "a bit behind" his new Real Madrid teammates in terms of fitness, after a close season hampered by injury.
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But the big-money signing from English Premier League side Tottenham said he hope to be back to his best as soon as possible and maintained that his troublesome foot was better.
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"I feel good. I have been training in the last week with Wales. I have had two good sessions today and I got half an hour or 40 minutes game-time with Wales (on Tuesday)," the 24-year-old told reporters at the launch of Madrid's third kit.
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"Obviously I am a bit behind physically than everyone else but I am hopeful I can catch up as soon as possible."
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Bale signed for Real from the north London club earlier this month on a six-year deal for around £80 million ($124 million, 94 million euros).
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The winger said he did not know whether Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti would pick him for Saturday's game against Villarreal in La Liga.
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"He has spoken to me but I think you will have to wait until the match later to see if whether I am picked or not," he said.
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"Hopefully I can get my fitness up straight away and hopefully get a place in the team" he added, vowing to give "100 percent" regardless of where Ancelotti will play him.

[Shola Sholaz]

His fitness is really important right now for Real Madrid cos they really need him to start playing. I hope he gets well soon!