Ronaldo went off with cramp last night, but insists he'll be at the
top of his game next Sunday against Inter in the Milan derby.
"It was a good performance and all I was missing was a goal," he
said of the 3-1 win over Chievo, in which he set up Massimo Oddo's
strike.
"I knew that slowly I would rediscover my form. Physical fitness is
the most important thing and I hope to be at the top of my game for
the derby."
It will be the first time Ronaldo has faced his former Inter
teammates since the switch to their arch rivals, though he is not
feeling anxious ahead of the March 11 showdown.
"I cannot play in the Champions League, so I have a whole week to
train before the big match. I aim to take full advantage of that
opportunity," added Il Fenomeno.
"I'd like to score in every game, but I know that won't be possible.
Actually, I was told that the goal I had disallowed in the first
half for offside was valid, but these things happen."
Ronaldo is cup-tied and will be in the stands for Wednesday's
European encounter with Celtic, as his teammates must win to reach
the quarter-finals following the 0-0 first leg result in Glasgow.
"I do miss the Champions League, but I'll be there to support Milan
and hope all goes well against Celtic. We know we have no choice but
to win this one game."
Ronaldinho continues to be linked with the Rossoneri and his fellow
Brazilian was asked to comment on newspaper rumours the Barcelona
ace had also put on a lot of weight.
"People make up stories and then we have to deny them. Ronaldinho
lifted up his shirt to show he wasn't overweight, but he didn't even
need to prove anything. The same goes for me
"
President Silvio Berlusconi added more fuel to the Ronaldinho fire
despite his claims he would stay at Barca for life.
"If he leaves the club, Milan will be in pole position for
Ronaldinho. I guarantee it," said the former Italian Prime
Minister. "I don't believe in these lifetime pledges."