Gareth Bale’s second spell at Tottenham just cannot get going and a widely trumpeted homecoming has been a major letdown. The Wales international has appeared in only six of Tottenham’s 22 games in the Premier League after securing a season-long loan in September from Real Madrid. Only two of those have been starts and he has only completed 90 minutes once in 15 appearances in all competitions. He also continues to be blighted by injuries. The latest setback came ahead of an FA Cup match at Everton and was a shock to manager Jose Mourinho. There are now concerns over Bale’s motivation and drive.
