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Real Madrid coach Ancelotti: I'll be happy if Bale plays for Wales

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has no problem with Gareth Bale being selected by Wales.

Bale has been out of action for weeks and won't feature on Wednesday against Shakhtar Donetsk, but Carlo Ancelotti is pleased to see him called up to the next Wales squad.

Speaking ahead of Wednesday's early kick-off at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, the Italian coach said that Bale could return to full training soon and he will be happy if he is indeed ready to play for his country.

"He's committed. He's had a serious injury, he's not yet back in full training," said Ancelotti in his Champions League pre-match press conference.

"He might train with us ahead of the Rayo game. His country needs him so they'll see if he can play.

"If he's recovered, we'll be delighted if he can play, because he'll come back sharper."

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