Ronaldo still weeks from peak

Red Devils ace says he needs more games

Last updated: 1st October 2008

Cristiano Ronaldo Manchester United training

Ronaldo: Still weeks away from his best

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Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo has conceded he will need at least another two to three weeks before he is playing at his free-flowing best.

The Portugal international missed the start of the new season following ankle surgery, but has featured in United's last five matches.

Ronaldo has started their last three games, including playing the full 90 minutes of a 3-0 UEFA Champions League success over Aalborg on Tuesday night.

The former Sporting ace scored in wins over Middlesbrough and Bolton, but the 23-year-old still believes he is weeks away from hitting his peak.

Up to three weeks away

"It will be another two or three weeks before I can give 100%," he stated.

"I feel very good. There is good improvement there and I am very happy to be back.

"But my ankle has still not fully recovered. I still feel it a little bit.

"But the medical staff say that is normal and I feel very confident about the future."