Ronaldo injured

Ronaldo suffered a fracture in the third and fourth metatarsus of the left hand and the hand is quite swollen," said Corinthians´ doctor, Paulo de Faria, confirming the fracture suffered by the striker in the Sunday game, when the club fell to 3-0 against its eternal rival, Palmeiras.

According to Faria, he will undergo further examinations this week to determine if there is a need for surgical treatment, even though it appears a surgery will indeed be necessary. The doctor said that a period of 5 or 6 weeks for recovery will be necessary, until player can resume his normal activities.

He also added that "in one week or no later than fifteen days, Ronaldo may return to training normally, but apart from the others, to avoid phsyical contact".