Cristiano Ronaldo is looking forward to returning to action for
Manchester United after a frustrating spell on the sidelines.

The Portuguese winger underwent ankle surgery after Euro 2008 and has
been forced to miss the start of the Premier League season.

He admits it has been a difficult time but believes he is now making
good progress and should be back soon.

Sir Alex Ferguson does not expect Ronaldo to be available again until
the start of October but the 23-year-old was pictured jogging round
United's Carrington training base last week after being given the
green
light to step up his rehabilitation.

"I have never experienced a situation like this, being two months
without kicking a ball. I just want to be fully recovered," Ronaldo
told
SIC.

"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 is a leading contender to win the Fifa World Player of the
Year
award after inspiring United to a domestic and European double last
season.

He is proud of his achievements over the past 12 months and feels he
has a good chance of scooping the prize.

"I think that I had very positive campaign last season," said Ronaldo.

"It would be a dream that becomes reality to win it. Not any player
has
done what I did last season.

"I believe I can win it this year."