Former Real Madrid midfielder Kaka has offered advice to Gareth Bale over his form struggles.
Kaka left the club just one day after Bale signed in September 2013 and he understands the Welshman's struggles.
"I understand the suffering that Bale goes through, but he has won three Champions Leagues, I didn't," he joked in a discussion with MARCA.
"I did great things with Madrid, so what I could tell him is to be patient with himself.
"Because he already has the pressure of the press, the fans and his teammates.
"Teammates won't pressure you, they encourage you, but when you are injured and you see them training, it's hard and it's a different type of pressure.
"Then, with all that, if you put pressure on yourself it's even more difficult. If he can, he must avoid putting pressure on himself.
"Nobody is exempt from injuries, they can happen to anyone.
"When they happen repeatedly you have doubts about your ability and begin to play against yourself, the worst enemy of an injured player is themselves."
Source: tribalfootball.com