Gareth Bale facing surgery for ankle injury

"Real Madrid's medical services have decided that Gareth Bale will undergo surgery."

Gareth Bale facing surgery for ankle injury

Gareth Bale is to undergo surgery on the ankle injury he suffered during Tuesday's Champions League win over Sporting Lisbon, Real Madrid have announced.

The Wales international was replaced just before the hour mark during the 2-1 victory in Portugal and tests on Wednesday revealed he had suffered damage to his peroneal tendons.

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