Jose Mourinho managed to trip over another name this week, but given the Portuguese speaks numerous languages, and was even said to be keen to pick up some Korean, it would be a cheap shot to mock the man. What was of interest though in this chat with Sky Sports ahead of the derby on Sunday, was the plan for Gareth Bale.
It’s clear to the world that the boy has a lengthy history of injuries and Mourinho is thankfully not going to take any chances. From the gaffer’s reaction, I’d expect a very measured use of the Welshman. Bale’s too expensive to spend his season with us to continue watching us from the stands…