The Spurs player made a big impact on Monday after being told he needed to win his chance at more minutes
Jose Mourinho said he was not even thinking about taking Gareth Bale off when Tottenham won over Wycombe because the manager was getting praise for a player who was still pushing for a more consistent career.
Bale scored Spurs ‘first goal of the 4-1 win, helping Mourinho’ s side eliminate an early 1-0 deficit in what started as an FA Cup scare.
Its completion was followed by a goal from Harry Winks and two from Tanguy Ndombele within the final four minutes, closing the inning.
The goal was the third part of the season at Bale as the winger made just his 12th appearance since joining on loan from Real Madrid in the summer.
Bale has been on the fringes of Mourinho ‘s team all season, having appeared just four times in the Premier League this term.
Mourinho admitted on Sunday that Bale needs to seize his chances at more consistent moments, challenging the uplifting winger.
And a good idea he made Monday, with Mourinho highlighting Bale as a forward from the Spurs victory.
“It was good,” he said of Bale’s performance. “Some good moves. Some one on and one against the other, hitting people, attacking people, creating opportunities. Of course, getting a goal to visit
“Plus I never felt like he couldn’t play the 90 minutes. I never felt I had to change and that’s great. Of course, the Competition [opponents] relatively good, competitive and the attack is high and the intensity is good. So I’m happy.
“We had some good performances from the boys who started the game. Of course, Winks was the man of the game, which deserves it because I thought he was very, very good in everything. he did, as well as the goal.
“The goal is just a few important details but I’m happy because I think the team’s attitude was very professional and that’s the kind of game it is, even if we lose because we won’t. taking chances and getting a score in the last minute, I would say I would not be sad because it was a very professional achievement. “
Tottenham are currently fifth in the Premier League ahead of Thursday’s clash with Liverpool in north London.