Brazil’s President Lula calls for Ronaldo’s return to the Selecao
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged on Tuesday his full support for the return of Ronaldo to the Selecao. Lula is a huge fan of the Corinthians and has praised Ronaldo’s contribution to the teams excellent performance this year.
According to Lula, Ronaldo is a “chubby” player who is literally “eating up” his adversaries’ defense. Lula’s declarations about Ronaldo’s return to the national team come just days after ex-player Romario made the same affirmation.
“His recuperation and perseverance has made us all happy. I admire people who never quit. There are some people who fold at the first signs of a cold. Ronaldo is reaping what he sowed. The way in which he is playing, the only problem we are going to have is deciding who is going to be his back-up on the national team. At some point, Dunga will have no choice but to call Ronaldo to the national team. It will be extraordinary if he truly is invited to play, even out of his old shape,” said Lula..
Ronaldo injured against Atletico-PR
Ronaldo was injured in the game against Atletico-PR after being hit in the ribs. Ronaldo complained about pain in the ribs after a challenge from Marcio Azevedo in the first half and was taken off to be examined by Paulo de Faria.
“We have had x-ray examinations and CT’s. Ronaldo is in great pain but there is no fracture. He has suffered a chest injury and should be okay for Sunday,” said club doctor Paulo de Faria.
The defeat was Corinthians first this season and it could have be a costly one if Ronaldo does not recover in time for the second leg of the Paulista State Finals this Sunday.
In the Copa do Brasil, the Corinthians will face Atletico-PR at home next Wednesday and will need to win by one or more goals to advance to the next round.
