Ronaldo frustrated at injury
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he is frustrated being stuck on the sidelines by his recovery time from ankle surgery.
Ronaldo who was pictured the other day jogging around Manchester United's Carrington training complex is hoping to return before the end of September when United face tough away games against Liverpool and Chelsea. Although manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, believes he will return by mid October.
Ronaldo was quoted by a Portuguese broadcaster as saying: "I have never experienced a situation like this, being two months without kicking a ball. I just want to be fully recovered. I am not used to being sidelined. I feel sad, but the worst moment has already gone and I recognise that I must patient. I feel well, and the time of kicking a ball is coming. Playing football - this is what makes me happy."
Ronaldo will not know what to expect when he walks out on the Old Trafford turf for the first time since helping United to a 4-1 win over West Ham last season. Ronaldo, who was subject of a transfer to Real Madrid over the summer, frustrated a number of Reds with his constant flirting with the Spanish champions.