Gareth Bale out with ruptured ligament but Spurs confident winger will be fit for new season

ShareGareth Bale will miss the remainder of the Barclays Premier League season after a scan confirmed he suffered a ruptured ankle ligament against Blackpool at the weekend.The club have confirmed the PFA Player of the Year will wear a protective boot for the next 12 days before starting a rehabilitation regime and despite the seriousness of the injury he is expected to be fit for the start of pre-season training.Bale was forced off in the 1-1 draw following a robust challenge from Blackpool skipper Charlie Adam and the Wales international's most impressive season to date has now ended prematurely.Harry Redknapp had already speculated Bale would miss the games against Manchester City, Liverpool and Birmingham and after consulting an ankle specialist his fears were confirmed. Cruncher: Blackpool skipper Charlie Adam goes in hard on Spurs winger Gareth Bale at White Hart LaneAgony: Bale knew immediately after the tackle from Adam that he would play no further part in the gameUnhappy ending: Spurs star Bale was carried from the pitch on a stretcher and is facing a spell on the sidelines Holloway hits back as Blackpool captain Adam is accused over BaleBlackpool star Adam in dock after his tackle leaves winger Bale on crutchesTottenham 1 Blackpool 1: Gomes goes from hero to zero in just 66 seconds!We need a miracle! Harry says Spurs need divine intervention to salvage Euro dream Man City v TOTTENHAM: Crocked Spurs trio out of must-win showdown Bale out! Redknapp expects winger to miss final three games of the seasonMANCHESTER CITY v Spurs: Mancini to leave it late over skipper TevezAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Gareth Bale, Harry Redknapp, Charlie Adam Places: Birmingham, Liverpool, Wales

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