Tottenham Hotspur forward Gareth Bale may lack the pace he had five or six years ago but can make up for it with his improved passing range, the Premier League club’s former manager Glenn Hoddle said.
Welshman Bale returned to north London from Real Madrid on loan last month and was rested during the international break to rebuild his fitness level.
The 31-year old is set to make his second debut for the club against West Ham United Sunday.
Hoddle, the Spurs boss from 2001-03, said current manager Jose Mourinho could tweak his formation to get the best out of Bale in a more creative role.
Spurs are sixth in the table with seven points after two wins from their opening four matches this season.