Not Playing Full 90 Minutes In LAFC, This Said Bale

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JAKARTA - Gareth Bale's strike at LAFC reminds us of his final season at Real Madrid.

Injuries have been a big burden for the captain of the Wales Rice team in recent seasons. And now, in the United States, he was unable to find the fitness to perform for 90 minutes.

I haven't played 90 minutes and I'm working towards that goal. I think we're on the right track," Bale was quoted as saying by Marca on Thursday.

"Of course I want to play 90 minutes at a time, but I understand that I need to physically prepare myself and that's something I haven't done in recent seasons," Bale continued.

So far, Bale has made 11 appearances for the LAFC. However, it hasn't played full of 90 minutes at all.

He made his debut against Nashville, started twice and scored twice: one against Kansas City and the other against Salt Lake.

"We have plans in Los Angeles. Every player wants to play as much as they can, but we are smart and preparing to be in the best condition for the last important part of the season," he said.

Obviously, the World Cup in Qatar is a big goal of the season for Bale. His intention is to have the playing minutes in Los Angeles to be in the best form for the World Cup finals.

"The goal is to be stronger so I can help LAFC and Wales at the 100 percent World Cup," he concluded.