Jermaine Jenas reveals Gareth Bale’s pre-match meal included beans and toasts

Tottenham Hotspur cult hero Jermaine Jenas reveals what Gareth Bale used to eat before the match, per Daily Mail. The former Spurs midfielder opened up about Bale’s strange meal plan’ during TNT Sports’ coverage of Brighton vs Wolves.

Jenas’ co-commentator Adam Summerton initiated the conversation by revealing Brighton star Pascall Gross’ meal plan ahead of each game. Jermaine Jenas then responded by sharing his former teammate’s pre-game diet rituals. He said:

‘The only meal I remember looking at and thinking why and how was Gareth Bale. He used to have like five slices of toast and a mountain of baked beans. I tried it once, it didn’t go well for me.’

Jenas tried to imitate his colleague but stuck to a bowl of cereal, pasta and chicken after the ‘Bale meal’ didn’t work for him. Gareth Bale and Jermaine Jenas played together between 2007 and 2013 at North London.

The outcome of the ‘magical meal’

We all remember Gareth Bale’s transformation as a player and as an individual, don’t we? From struggling to find a spot in the starting XI to being the most expensive player in the world, a lot went behind his success.

Bale transformed from being skinny to strong and athletic within a short span. The development is no result of magic but sheer hard work. The meal plan and his off-the-pitch efforts seem to have done their part.

Gareth Bale went on to become one of the most successful players in the history of football, winning multiple accolades with Real Madrid. He also excelled with his national side. Jermaine Jenas’ revelation should help the fans connect the dots in terms of Bale’s growth.

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Jenas’ last year as a player coincides with Gareth Bale’s transfer to Real Madrid. Jermaine Jenas ended his career at QPR, while Bale did the same with LA FC.