Suspended Gareth Bale absent as Wales train ahead of World Cup qualifier in Serbia
The Real Madrid forward is a no show in training today as Chris Coleman plans for a crucial game
GARETH BALE was absent during Wales training as Chris Coleman's side got their preparations for tomorrow's crunch World Cup qualifier against Serbia underway.
The suspended Real Madrid Forward was nowhere to be seen at the the Vale Resort in Cardiff, while skipper Ashley Williams and Co shared a laugh before their Group D fixture.
Bale was spotted in Los Angeles just two days ago as he shopped with his wife Emma and their children.
The Dragons will need to battle for a result to keep their qualification hopes for Russia 2018 alive.
Wales currently stand four points behind Serbia and second-placed Republic of Ireland with five World Cup qualifiers remaining.
The Euro 2016 semi-finalists have drawn their past four games and will rely on the likes of Aaron Ramsey to provide some spark in Bale's absence.
The squad have had plenty of time to prepare, though.
Coleman has known he will be up against it since Bale picked up a yellow card for his reckless challenge on John O'Shea in Dublin at the end of March.
Wales know they cannot afford a defeat in Serbia if they hope to back up their Euros heroics with their first World Cup appearance since 1958.
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In their three previous meetings, Serbia have won twice and there has been one draw.
The match kicks off at the Red Star Stadium at 7.45pm tomorrow night.