GARETH Bale could miss next week’s Nations League clash with Belgium due to his club commitments in Los Angeles.

Bale was named in Rob Page’s Wales squad for the match in Brussels next Thursday and the home game against Poland on Sunday, September 25.

But he will be late joining the camp as he is due to play for Los Angeles FC against Houston Dynamo at 3.30am UK time on Monday.

And Page admits that his captain may miss out on facing Belgium, who are number two in the FIFA world rankings.

“We haven't gone into the detail of it yet but all we know is he will be affected by it,” said the Wales boss.

“His game is Monday morning (UK time) so he is not going to land until Tuesday. We have to get him from Heathrow.

“There will be a lot of planning as regards to is he going to be ready for the first game against Belgium?

“If not, obviously then we might have to leave it for the Poland game.

“But his safety and health is most important so we will have to manage that.

“We want him in top condition, we don't want him fatigued going into games and running the risk of injury.”

Page, who this week signed a new four-year contract, knows that 33-year-old Bale may not be available to him for too much longer.

And the prospect of the skipper, 31-year-old Aaron Ramsey and 32-year-old Joe Allen all leaving the international stage is one to worry all Wales fans.

But Page is not concerned about a mass exodus of senior players, as happened when John Toshack replaced Mark Hughes in 2004.

“We want Gareth to stay involved as long as he can,” said the manager.

“But all the guys are aware of the culture so they are going to be sympathetic to if and when they decide to step aside.

“I don’t think there is going to be a mass of six or seven leave [at the same time].

“I don’t think it is going to be like that because they respect the culture so much, they don’t want it to have a severe impact.”

Bale has stated that he will continue to play on after the World Cup in Qatar this November and Page believes the senior players have a vital role in bringing on the next generation of talent.

“For me hearing Gareth say he wants to stay on beyond the World Cup is great and great for the younger players,” added Page.

“He can have an influence on them at every camp.

“And if I can influence that at any stage, I think it is important for the young lads.

“You can’t go from them having a big influence to a big chunk of them leaving.

“To keep that culture going we need as many senior players that have had that influence from 2016 all the way through.

“It might not be the case with some of them but they think that much of what we have done here, they have promised they will not all leave together.

“I have already thought of some players I will want to keep with me because they are key to that environment.

“I have spoken about Chris Gunter in the past and Jonny Williams, what they offer the group off the pitch is really important.

“They have played a massive part in getting us qualified for the World Cup because they drive that culture."