Wales captain and talisman Gareth Bale missed Los Angeles FC's most crucial game of the season due to injury last night as concerns grow over his fitness just four weeks out from the World Cup.
Bale, 33, has been used sparingly by the LA outfit since sealing a summer move to MLS, with his game-time notably dropping off in recent months. He has started just two league games for the club and is yet to play a full 90 minutes.
The Welshman has played only five minutes for LAFC since he turned out a 90-minute performance for Wales against Poland in the Nations League earlier this month.
