Milan have now confirmed Ronaldo has completely severed the tendon in
his left knee, effectively ending his career.

The striker collapsed as he jumped to reach a cross during tonight’s 1-1 draw
with Livorno and immediately the situation seemed to be serious.

His teammates waved for medical staff and called for a substitution as he was
stretchered off the field in tears.

Ronaldo was rushed to a local hospital to undergo tests and initial reports
suggesting he had completely severed the tendon were confirmed on the official
Rossoneri website.

Ronnie has already suffered this type of injury twice before in 1998 and 2000,
but that was in his right knee.

As there was talk of a possible retirement at the end of this season, if the
diagnosis is confirmed then it is likely Ronaldo’s career is over.

An injury of this type requires a player to be out of action for between nine
months and a year.





Channel 4


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