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Utd's Ronaldo admits injury frustration
Cristiano Ronaldo is confident of a full recovery from his
ankle surgery at Manchester United.
Ronaldo was pictured jogging round United's Carrington
training base last week after being given the green light to step
up his rehabilitation.
United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has suggested the
Portugal star will be out of action until the beginning of October
although Ronaldo is targeting a return before then.
"I have never experienced a situation like this, being two
months without kicking a ball. I just want to be fully recovered,"
he told Portuguese broadcaster 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 has also been widely touted as a strong candidate
for the FIFA world player of the year award and the 23-year-old
believes he has a good chance.
He added: "I think that I had very positive campaign last
season. 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."