Harry Redknapp says Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho needs to work on getting the best out of Gareth Bale and attempt to boost his confidence going forward.
The Welshman has struggled to adapt to life back in the Premier League so far this season, scoring one goal in six appearances.
Redknapp who was manager of Bale during his first spell at the club, said the 31-year-old is not the most 'overconfident' of players and that Mourinho needs to give him more time.
He told Sky Sports as per Football 365: 'He's hardly had a chance, to be fair to him. He didn't play well against Brighton, but who did? He was no worse than anyone else.
'Gareth can play, again. You've got to know him. As great a player as he has been, he was in the top five players in the world when I had him and he went to Real Madrid. He's not an overconfident person.
'You've got to get into him, tell him how good he is, get him out on the training ground, put a dummy against him, get the worst player you've got to defend against him, and keep giving Gareth the ball.
'Tell him you're going great, I want to get you going. He can play, he's a fantastic talent. He's only 31, he doesn't drink, he doesn't smoke, has he lost his pace? He's not had a run yet.
'If the team was playing well and Kane was on fire, he's on form with Son, what a forward line that could be. Jose's a top manager, it's his job to get the best out of these players. They're bringing people on in front of Gareth Bale who couldn't lace his boots.'
Bale's appearance against Brighton was just his second Premier League start of the season.
The Welshman has a matter of months to make his loan-spell a success before he heads back to Real Madrid
Rotbkmor
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mourinho what position will you take the club, loosing today's March, and you will loose again the coming March..... mourinho please just retire from coaching.
Biedeknpt
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Spuer
rattyponcho
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I just noticed that you like to insult people. Even people old enough to be your father. You lack discretion. Your type ain’t supposed to be in AF. Useless boy.
Every wasted thing is useless so no wonder you are useless
Echecity
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Wasted sperm
I just noticed that you like to insult people. Even people old enough to be your father. You lack discretion. Your type ain’t supposed to be in AF. Useless boy.
JohnRufaro
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mourinho should up his tactics.. no more defending like maniacs, time for attacking football like other teams... possession is also the best defending tactic ther is these days
Zazdiknor
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Jose should be sacked he is not the special one anymore, may be the worst one. His tactics is not proving results..
fakaklmtu
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As you can see what Mourinho is doing to Spurs you and Pochettino built. Spurs that is known with flair. Kane and Son will soon turn to defenders if care is not taken.
He can gave us 6-1 😎
Cocciklopu
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To bring the best of best players wht managers should do , & jose has failed in that , example are many likes of pogba , martial , Bale , Ali ...
Well maybe you started watching football yesterday, you guys are encouraging lazy player like pogba martial and Ali , ,, Martial under van gal and ole what impact did he gave to the team and now at ole wheel what is he doing,, nothing ,, Ali the earlier we stop talking about it the better , under porch he was poor and still poor , he was favored more than any other player, why poch brought ndombele,, you fans and pundits should stop the hate about Jose , when totheham wins is the players, when they lose is the coach . When he play 442 defensive style 4231 again defensive 3421 then again you guys say defensive, Look at the Liverpool match personal defensive errors dier roden and hugo, you fans and pundits are just blind and your minds are conditioned to just hate Jose morinho. Jose got himself to be blamed for accepting spurs job much more England where certain people have made an agenda to destroy his legacy.
taybkpsyz
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spurs now have the another bale. not the same bale we always watched before. he lost his confidence wherever he get the ball. he should play golf instead of football
Bale is now a golf enthusiast.
taybkpsyz
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JM is not well known for lifting morale of players. But bringing down, yes. If not when he was sacked, Pogba posted a happy emoji to tease him. For record, I cant recall a player who regards him an idol. Someone highy regarded....
rattyponcho
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As you can see what Mourinho is doing to Spurs you and Pochettino built. Spurs that is known with flair. Kane and Son will soon turn to defenders if care is not taken.
Wasted sperm
Reokmostu
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Mr Redknapp what do you want Mr Jose to do because he has done everything in his power. No manager can boost a player confidence, the player have 80% while the manager have just 10%. Bale need to come out from his shadow and he has the ability to do that because right now Spurs need him to step up. Thanks
harrazaltaaf
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spurs now have the another bale. not the same bale we always watched before. he lost his confidence wherever he get the ball. he should play golf instead of football
Echecity
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As you can see what Mourinho is doing to Spurs you and Pochettino built. Spurs that is known with flair. Kane and Son will soon turn to defenders if care is not taken.
Jababdeosy
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He is being paid millions...what more confidence booster does he need
well, i think he need a motivation from his manager and us fans, also those million bugs he's getting is not your/our money😊
Londmpy
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Return to your old form bale and show some wonders .
Bale is hopelessly lost.
SlikNick
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He is being paid millions...what more confidence booster does he need
Hedabdoruy
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To bring the best of best players wht managers should do , & jose has failed in that , example are many likes of pogba , martial , Bale , Ali ...
Dennisind
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Bale needs to play on the left with his head up attacking players!!
son prefers the left
Dennisind
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MOURINHO sometimes do things Only to Hurt The PlAyers, Don't Care...🤬
it's called motivating....bales a grown boy he will understand ....the players are men and not babies to be pampered
OLDTRAFFORD❤️
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MOURINHO sometimes do things Only to Hurt The PlAyers, Don't Care...🤬
Dipklnops
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Bale needs to play on the left with his head up attacking players!!
zaebopu
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play him in LW and also give him his chances
vipersrt
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Return to your old form bale and show some wonders .
Moduyz
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Problem is Bale's love are according to Wales, Golf, RM and then Spurs , in that order !