Real Madrid Star Cristiano Ronaldo Targets Return To Action Against Ajax But Is Quiet On Future Of Portugal Coach Carlos Queiroz
Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo is confident he will be back for Real Madrid in time for their UEFA Champions League tie against Ajax.
By Paul Madden
The 25-year-old forward will miss this weekend's Primera Liga tie against Osasuna after picking up a knock on the opening day of the season against Mallorca. He also missed two Euro 2012 qualifiers for Portugal, which saw the Seleccao draw 4-4 at home against Cyprus prior to Tuesday night's defeat against Norway in Oslo.
"I just think about helping the team and believe I can be ready for the match against Ajax. I feel better and we will see how it evolves. I'm still not perfect but almost at 100 per cent. I will return as soon as possible and we'll see in a couple of days and if I can rejoin the group," he told a press conference.
Ronaldo was tight-lipped on the future of national team coach Carlos Queiroz, amid speculation that the coach who is currently serving a six month ban, may be replaced by former Spain trainer Luis Aragones.
"I'd prefer to pass by this subject. I'm not the right person to talk about it," he remarked.
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