Despite not being available for the trip to Goodison Park, a social media update from the Welshman a day earlier stated: "Good session today." "It was a contradiction between the post and the reality," the Portuguese said at his pre-match press conference. But the post was showing 'training session great and I am ready' and was totally wrong." Mourinho said Bale had reported "not feeling good" and had asked for a scan. If he is ready for tomorrow, he is selected for tomorrow."

Source: Egypt Today February 12, 2021 15:11 UTC