Gareth Bale Struggles in MLS Continue After Getting Substituted After an Hour for Los Angeles FC

• Wales star Gareth Bale continues to struggle in the MLS for his team, Los Angeles FC, after making just two starts in two months
• In their last match, the 33-year-old was hooked after an hour after failing to influence proceedings, with their team a goal down
• The former Real Madrid superstar is expected to lead the Wales national team to the World Cup and an improvement in form would be positive for his team

Former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has had a tough start in Major League Soccer (MLS) with the Los Angeles FC. The Wales international was substituted after an hour.

During the LAFC game with Minnesota United, Bale was having a game to forget as his team was chasing a goal. As soon as he left the pitch, former Arsenal player Carlos Vela scored the equaliser. His team struggles to bounce back into form after a string of poor results has coincided with Bale's drop in form.

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Bale's poor form

Bale, who joined LAFC in July, started his MLS career strongly by scoring in his second match in a 2-0 win against Kansas City. The former Tottenham Hotspur star then scored in their next match which they beat Salt Lake City 4-1.

However, the Welshman has cooled off significantly, failing to score or register an assist in LAFC's last six games. Moreover, his team has lost four times during this period, winning just one game.

When asked about not starting Bale last month, LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo said every game is different.

Every game’s decisions and factors we have leading into our decision-making to who’s starting or coming off the bench, one affects the other and vice versa. We approach every game differently.

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Bale has also struggled with fitness issues, failing to complete a full match since moving to the USA.

Bale exits Real Madrid after nine years

Sports Brief earlier reported on Gareth Bale's exit from Real Madrid after nearly a decade with the European giants.

Bale won three La Liga titles and five Champions League trophies at the Santiago Bernabeu. Bale expects that come the World cup in two months' time, he will be ready to lead Wales to their first World Cup appearance in 56 years.