Friday 24 November 2017 14:25, UK
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale trained for the first time in two months on Friday after recovering from a thigh injury.
Bale had originally been ruled out with a recurring calf problem in late September but suffered a setback in his recovery by injuring his thigh during training in early November.
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane says he does not know when Bale will be available for selection, insisting the 28-year-old Wales international will be eased back into action after eight weeks on the sidelines.
"The important thing is that he is with us, that he trains. That will stop all the negative things happening around him," Zidane said ahead of Saturday's game against Malaga.
"I do not know when he will play. We will see, but he feels good and today he trained without any pain."
Zidane reiterated Bale's importance to his plans at the Santiago Bernabeu despite the winger having missed 70 games for the club since joining from Tottenham in 2013.
"We know what he can bring to us. He is strong, powerful, very good technically and he works hard. When he has played he has always done well," he said.
"A lot is spoken about his injuries, but he is an important player for us. He knows that, I know that and everyone does."
