AC Milan's Ronaldo Ruptures Tendon in Knee

Although he had hardly been featured in any of Milan's games due to several serious injury problems, Ronaldo has made Milan's hopes for a spot in next years Champions League that much more difficult. He suffered what initial reports are calling a "ruptured knee tendon" just minutes after coming on as a substitute in today's 1-1 draw with Livorno. The severity of his injury echoes in Carlo Ancelotti's statement; "I don't want to say it's the end of his [Ronaldo's] career because only time can decide - all we can do is stand by him." The BBC is reporting that Ronaldo maybe sidelined for up to 9 months.



Kaká is also reported as injured. He did not play in Brazil's friendly against Ireland, and was substituted out of last weeks match against Fiorentina due to a knee injury. Although Kaká's injury is not considered serious, Milan has to feel that with both Ronaldo and Pato sidelined it seems that they are being haunted by injuries. About the only good news coming out of Milan is that midfield-workhorse Gattuso has been declared match fit, and will feature in next weeks Champions League contest when Milan takes on Arsenal.