Gareth Bale in race against time to face AC Milan

Last updated : 02 March 2011 By Daily Mail

Bale, 21, has been missing with a back injury since January, is yet to return to full training during mid-season break in Dubai.

Welsh wizard: Bale has already terrorised one half of Milan after two stunning performances against Inter

He is rated extremely unlikely to make the second leg against Milan, which Spurs go into with a 1-0 lead.

Meanwhile, Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp believes only five clubs can finish in the top four after Liverpool's 3-1 defeat at West Ham on Sunday.

'The top five now will be the top five at the end of the season for sure,' he said. 'It is so important for us and we want it again,' added Redknapp.

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Source: Daily Mail

Source: Daily Mail