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Gareth Bale missed LAFC’s 3-2 play-off win over local rivals LA Galaxy with a leg injury as his MLS nightmare continues.
The 33-year-old joined the USA squad in June after leaving Real Madrid, where he won the Champions League five times.
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Bale has managed just two starts for LAFC since joining in the summer
However, Bale has had a tough time so far in the United States, scoring just two goals for his new club in 12 appearances.
Things got even worse during the week when he suffered a problem with his leg, forcing him out of the Los Angeles Derby.
Bale’s side, however, sealed a dramatic late win over rivals LA Galaxy to reach the Western Conference final through Cristian Arango’s stoppage-time winner.
Wales fans will no doubt fear for Bale’s fitness with the World Cup only a month away.
But LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo revealed after the match that the former Tottenham Hotspur star could return to action soon.
The 43-year-old said: “He should return to training very soon in the next few days.
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Bale will want to be fit for the World Cup which starts in a month
“In the next round, we should have a complete list. It’s awesome. In the future, we will have all the options.
Bale is set to be named in the Wales squad that travel to Qatar next month for the World Cup.
This will be the Dragons’ second appearance in the competition, having featured in the 1958 tournament in Sweden.
Wales kick off their World Cup campaign against the United States on November 21, before facing Iran and England in their final group stage matches.
