Rob Page explains Gareth Bale absence as plan for Wales captain revealed ahead of Ukraine clash
Rob Page revealed Gareth Bale has been following a personal plan to ensure he is in peak condition for Wales' World Cup play-off final with Ukraine.
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Wales v Ukraine press conference Live: Breaking team news updates as Gareth Bale and Rob Page face media
Wales are little more than 24 hours away from their crunch World Cup play-off final clash with Ukraine.
Wales legend makes Gareth Bale claim involving Cardiff City
The former Welsh international has claimed the move would be a great next step in the 32-year old’s career.
Poland come from behind to beat Wales as Nations League kicks off
Poland came from behind to snatch a 2-1 win over Wales on Wednesday at the start of the Nations League and deny the visitors a morale-boosting result ahead of their weekend bid to reach the World Cup finals for the first time in 64 years. Substitute Karol Swiderski scored five minutes from time to ensure victory for the World Cup-bound Polish in the League A Group Four match after Wales had taken an early second-half lead. Jonny Williams struck home a driving right-footed shot from outside the penalty area as an under-strength Wales went ahead in the 52nd minute in Wroclaw before Jakub Kaminski equalised 20 minutes later.
When is the Wales v Ukraine World Cup play-off final this weekend?
After weeks of waiting, Wales finally know who stands between them and a first World Cup appearance in 64 years. While they beat Austria 2-1 in March to secure their place in this Sunday's play-off final in Cardiff, Rob Page's side have had to wait for Scotland and Ukraine to play after the fixture was postponed due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Poland 2-1 Wales: Jonny Williams strike not enough for victory as attention switches to World Cup play-off final against Scotland or Ukraine
Wales began a crucial schedule of international fixtures by slumping to defeat at the hands of Poland in Wroclaw.
Poland vs Wales prediction and odds: Robert Lewandowski tipped to score against Rob Page's side
Wales begin their Nations League campaign on the same night they find out who they will face in the delayed World Cup play-off qualifier as they travel to Wroclaw to face Poland. Many Welsh fans will be keeping close tabs on what is happening at Hampden Park between Scotland and Ukraine to find out who will be their opponents at the weekend for the Qatar 2022 decider.
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