Hierro on Bale, "It's easy to judge and make decisions from the outside but it's up to the club, the coach and the medical team to do so"
"If they decide to let him [Bale] play, then it will be because they think he's fit, otherwise they must feel he needs more time"
"Every patient is unique. I had the same injury as Bale has but I played on until I was 37."
"He had an atypical pre-season, and he would have felt very tense during this time. Therefore it's up to the club and the medical services to make that decision. I don't know the details. He's signed a long contract and will be around for many years.