Robinho set to miss Olympics

Forward has joined team-mates at club's training camp

Last updated: 21st July 2008

Robinho set to miss Olympics

Robinho: To miss Olympics

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Brazilian ace Robinho is set to miss the Beijing Olympics after suffering a groin injury.

The Real Madrid forward has left for the club's training camp in Austria after pre-season medical tests revealed the injury.

The 24-year-old player, who has been linked with a Chelsea move this summer, admitted he was disappointed that he would miss the Games.

Respect decision

He said: "Unfortunately I won't be able to go to the Olympics with Brazil, but that is Real Madrid's decision and I respect it."

The Spanish champions confirmed on their website: "Real have sent a fax to the CBF (Brazilian Football Federation) explaining Robinho's injury and asking that he be left out of the Olympic squad.

"On the advice of the medical staff, the club has decided that the best thing for the player would be to go to the pre-season training camp with the rest of the squad where he can follow a rehabilitation programme under the supervision of the club doctors."