Tottenham winger Gareth Bale is upbeat over his ankle injury.
Bale spoke with Wales coach Gary Speed this week about his situation.
"I spoke to Gareth yesterday. He was very positive about it," said the Wales boss.
"He assured me that the surgeon told him it was the best possible result, the best-case scenario in terms of the ligaments he has damaged.
"So it will be four to six weeks off and then he can continue training.
"It is a good thing as he has had a long, tough season so that four to six weeks will do him good I would imagine.
"I don't think he's had surgery - I don't think he needs it. But he is going to stay at Spurs for his rehabilitation."
