Injured Milan striker Ronaldo has vowed to return to action from his serious knee problem.
Brazilian ace rules out retirement
Injured Milan striker Ronaldo has vowed to return to action from his serious knee problem.
The 31-year-old has ruled out retiring despite facing a lenghty spell on the sidelines after suffering a cruciate knee ligament problem in February.
Ronaldo is happy with the progress of his recovery and is confident he will be back in action sooner than first expected.
"I can't yet imagine life without football," Ronaldo told
Gazzetta dello Sport.
Destroyed
"During the first few weeks, I was destroyed, physically as well as morally.
"Then things began to progress and everything began to work. I can now move after so much time being like a vegetable.
"There's still a long way to go, maybe four months before starting to run, but the return will be quicker than the first time.
"During my last medical visit the doctors gave me all the hope and guarantees that I needed. Almost two months after the operation the left knee is much better than the right knee after my previous operation."
Flamengo move
The three-time World Player of the Year has revealed he could link up with Flamengo to work on his fitness before returning to Milan.
"I have an excellent relationship with my team. But I have to be up to the task," added Ronaldo.
"The idea is to go for a few months to Brazil, why not Flamengo? And if all goes well I'll be a Rossonero once again."
