Some Tottenham Hotspur fans on social media are still having a hard time believing that Gareth Bale is set to run out in a Spurs shirt this season, playing under the stewardship of Jose Mourinho.
With many of Tottenham’s first-team stars away on international duty, Bale is continuing his rehabilitation at Hotspur Way under the watchful eyes of Mourinho and his coaching staff.
Previous reports indicated that Welshman was targeting a return to action after the international break, with Mourinho admitting that he was hopeful that the 31-year-old will not take too long to get back to match fitness (Guardian).
Those who remained at Hotspur Way this week, including Lucas Moura, Carlos Vinicius, Tanguy Ndombele, Moussa Sissoko and Bale, were pictured being put through their paces.
Predictably, it was images of Mourinho alongside Bale that triggered the most emotional response from Tottenham fans, with many admitting that they cannot wait to see him step back on to the pitch.
Here’s how fans reacted to seeing the Spurs boss with Bale:
Oh my oh my, nobody wake me up okay
— Hotspur Lane (@HotspurLane) October 7, 2020
actually can’t wait for him to play? https://t.co/hdPIwWzdmP
— MarcusCritchley (@CritchleyMarcus) October 7, 2020
A year ago this would have been a dream…. pic.twitter.com/apbthbVIpM
— The Fighting Cock (@LoveTheShirt) October 7, 2020
Gareth Bale x Jose Mourinho.
A scary sight for the rest of the Premier League. pic.twitter.com/CoQIHFddlz
— RC ?? (@ReeceAC_) October 7, 2020
Imagine someone told you two years ago that Jose Mourinho would be Tottenham manager with Gareth Bale at the the club. Absolute scenes. pic.twitter.com/VNi1OvSKyK
— Hotspur Edition (@HotspurEdition) October 7, 2020
This is awesome, honestly it’s absolutely sauce ⚽️??? #COYS
— Paul Cain ⚽?⚽???⚽ (@Black69anther) October 7, 2020
What a sight. Jose Mourinho and Gareth Bale standing side by side as Spurs manager and player. Imagine seeing this picture about a year ago. pic.twitter.com/wmB5BoCQBM
— Noz Ahmed (@NozAhmed) October 7, 2020
Be honest 12 months ago if I told you José Mourinho and Gareth Bale will be a Spurs together, you all would be calling me all sorts of names ??? pic.twitter.com/gSuK3s9e1s
— Michael Hamilton COYS ?? (@NLAHamilton) October 7, 2020
Jose mourinho and Gareth bale in full force ?????????? pic.twitter.com/IBxTqnqN0P
— Malik bnr (@Malikbnr1) October 7, 2020
I can’t believe what I’m seeing, 2020 has been a strange year but I never thought I’d see Bale return and Jose Mourinho managing my club?? pic.twitter.com/lZbNcybFCA
— N A T H (@Nath_THFC) October 7, 2020