The 24-year-old returned to action in the 2-0 win over
Malaga on Saturday and insists he has now recovered from a thigh complaint
which affected his pre-season.
Gareth Bale has described stories about a chronic back
injury as "greatly exaggerated" after returning for Real Madrid
against Malaga.
Bale came on as a second-half substitute and won the
penalty which Cristiano Ronaldo converted to seal a 2-0 win for the hosts at
Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.
Reports in the Spanish media this month had claimed Bale
was suffering from a major back problem - rumours which were promptly dismissed
by the club - and the Wales international has now stressed he has no concerns
over his long-term fitness.
"It's been greatly exaggerated about my
injury," the 24-year-old was quoted as saying by AS.
"I'm over the injury I suffered. I had a small thigh
issue and as a result I've not had a lot of playing time. I missed preseason
and could not run or train without discomfort.
"The truth is that it was not important. Everything
is exaggerated enough. I'm already playing again.
"Winning was very important for us today and I think
we played well throughout the match.
"We deserved the win and now I'm looking forward to
facing the next two games."
Madrid still sit third in La Liga after their win with 22
points from nine games, but have closed the gap from Barcelona at the top to
just three points ahead of next week's Clasico at Camp Nou.
Culled from Goal
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