Three reasons Tottenham must extend Gareth Bale loan

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring his second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 02, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 02: Gareth Bale of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring his second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 02, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images) /
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Gareth Bale has found his form in recent weeks, proving naysayers wrong while demonstrating why Tottenham should extend his loan. 

The Welshman has endured more ups and downs this season than a swimmer competing in breaststroke. The early stages of his loan deal were tragic. Plagued by niggling injuries and an inability to gain full match fitness, Bale took on the role of spectator. He supported the lads from the touchline in his endemically Bale way, offering words of encouragement along with a complementary wry smile.

However supportive of his teammates, you could see Bale’s frustration foment. He finally gained full fitness and started showing signs of his former self, albeit fleetingly and entirely too sporadically.

But somebody of Bale’s inarguable class and ability cannot be forever suppressed. Playing with more freedom and confidence, Bale has come to life in recent weeks and, if he can find a way to stay healthy, is still a dynamic force to be reckoned with.

Here’s three reasons Tottenham need to extend Bale’s loan spell.