Source: Daily_Mail
Gareth Bale looks increasingly likely to face AC Milan, reckons Spurs boss Harry Redknapp
In contention: BaleTottenham manager Harry Redknapp is increasingly hopeful Gareth Bale will be fit for the Champions League showdown against AC Milan.Bale has missed the last month with a back injury and is facing a race against time to be available for the visit of the Serie A side on March 9.Spurs players arrive in Dubai on Friday for a mid-season training camp where Bale will start an intensive fitness regime ahead of the clash against the Italians. Redknapp, whose side were due to play Carling Cup finalists Arsenal this weekend, said: 'We've got a few injured players and we've brought them all along with us to Dubai.'Hopefully a bit of sun on Gareth Bale's back and one or two of the others might do them good.'We are hopeful with Gareth for the AC Milan game. He's back training, we will look at him in the morning. 'He's started running and he'll do some work with the fitness coaches. So he could be available. We need him because he is a big player for us.' I'm staying away for my own safety! AC Milan's Gattuso will swerve Spurs Blackpool 3 Tottenham 1: Slapdash Spurs come crashing down to earthAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Gareth Bale, Harry Redknapp Places: Dubai