J. Mourinho on G. Bale's situation: "He must earn his place on the field" © JumpStory

In September, Gareth Bale, returned to London's Tottenham, is struggling to secure a spot in the starting lineup of the team. The 31-year-old Welshman has only played 12 matches so far within the ranks of the "Spurs", and has appeared on the field only four times in the Premier League. On Monday, the Tottenham team will face Wycombe in the fourth round of the FA Cup, but Jose Mourinho revealed during a press conference that even in such a match, Bale must earn his minutes on the field. "I cannot just give minutes to a player. My philosophy is different. We all know the difficulties Gareth has faced in recent seasons. He arrived in London injured and also had other problems. Now, Bale's main priority is to gain stability and prove his worth in training sessions. He has to earn his place on the field," said Mourinho.