Soccer-Don't give Bale space, Switzerland's Rodriguez warns team mates

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - International Friendly - Wales v Albania - Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - June 5, 2021 Wales' Gareth Bale during the warm up before the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs

BAKU (Reuters) - Switzerland defender Ricardo Rodriguez issued a warning to his team mates for their European Championship opener against Wales on Saturday - give Gareth Bale space to play at your own peril.

The Swiss left back says Bale is key to Welsh chances of success in the Group A clash in Baku on Saturday.