James And Bale Return For Sevilla Bout

Rafa Benítez will be able to call upon the services of two of his most potent attacking stars in James Rodríguez and Gareth Bale for tomorrow's trip to Sevilla.
Both players have been included in the squad for the clash against Unai Emery's struggling Sevilla, although it is likely that if either feature, it will be from the bench. When quizzed about Bale's involvement in the Andalusian capital, Benítez hinted that the Welsh star will be called upon: "He might have a part to play, we'll just have to see how long for".
As for James, the Colombian international has not played for 'Los Blancos' since he hobbled off in the friendly against Peru with a torn thigh muscle back on 9th September whilst on international duty. The injury has limited the former Porto man to just two appearances so far this term, although he did mark one of them, against Real Betis, with a brace: converting a free-kick and netting with a scissors kick, whilst also providing an assist in an outstanding display.
Gareth Bale was the man to benefit from that James assist - the Colombian's first of the campaign - to convert one of the two goals the Welshman has to his name this season. The former Spurs man has also been plagued by injuries, although he has

- MARCA.com